US approved Germany's Patriot missiles for Ukraine

The United States has approved Germany's transfer of 100 Patriot air defense missiles and 125 long-range artillery rockets to Ukraine. This decision will bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. The New York Times reported the approval, citing a congressional representative. The weapons, manufactured in the US, require US consent for export, even if owned by another country. This follows Ukrainian requests for more air defense systems. This comes amid ongoing discussions about providing Ukraine with additional Patriot systems, with potential contributions from Israel, Germany, or Greece. Russia has condemned arms shipments, arguing they prolong the conflict.