British media: US plans to provide Ukraine with multiple sets of Israeli Patriot systems

According to the Financial Times, the United States, Israel, and Ukraine are negotiating the provision of up to 8 sets of ‘Patriot’ air defense systems to Kyiv, which will greatly enhance Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian air strikes. Although not yet finalized, this arrangement is likely to involve the transfer of the valuable Patriot system from Israel to the United States, and then to Ukraine. This agreement will mark a shift in Israel’s relationship with Russia. According to five sources familiar with the negotiations, ministers and senior officials from the three countries have discussed the outline of the agreement.