Zelensky says US hasn't answered on Patriot missile supply

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has not yet received a specific answer from the US regarding the supply of Patriot missile systems, stating this at a press conference after meeting President Donald Trump on Tuesday, September 22. Zelensky said there was no direct refusal but also no clear specifics, noting he made two separate requests to the US: a "winter package" of Patriot missiles and a license for their production in Ukraine. He added that Ukraine is seeking additional supply sources from other partners, including in the Middle East. The license issue has been a key topic since late May, with Washington fearing technology leaks to Russia. A compromise option under consideration involves Ukraine producing components while final assembly occurs in Germany, with European leaders also pushing for their own production licenses.