Kyiv may receive 2 Patriot air defense systems from Israel, Europe

Ukraine may receive more Patriot air defense systems, including one based in Israel after it is refurbished, while Western allies are discussing the logistics of Germany or Greece giving another one, the New York Times noted citing sources, Report informs.

The Defense Department said in a statement that "it continues to provide equipment to Ukraine from previously authorized" packages, referring to weaponry pulled from existing inventories and new purchases.

On Wednesday, the United States and Ukraine signed the minerals deal. While it does not explicitly mention security guarantees for Ukraine, it ensures the possibility of shipments of American weapons to Ukraine if a peace deal is not reached with Russia.