Shmyhal and Kellogg discuss potential delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine

Shmyhal and Kellogg discuss potential delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine

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Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Presidential Envoy Keith Kellogg met in Kyiv to discuss the possibility of Ukraine’s Defense Forces receiving new Patriot air defense systems and related munitions.

According to Ukrinform, Shmyhal announced this on Telegram.

“I was pleased to meet in Kyiv with U.S. Presidential Envoy General Keith Kellogg,” Shmyhal wrote.

The Defense Minister expressed gratitude for the strong support the United States continues to provide to Ukraine.

Shmyhal emphasized that he had briefed General Kellogg on the outcomes of this week’s Ramstein meeting, during which Ukraine received strong signals of continued support.

The two sides discussed the possibility of Ukraine’s Defense Forces receiving additional Patriot systems and ammunition.

“We briefed the delegation on battlefield situation and shared details of Russia’s provocation against Poland. Through such actions, Russia is testing NATO’s resolve, and the allies’ response must be both coordinated and decisive,” Shmyhal stated.

The Defense Minister also called for increased sanctions pressure on Russia.

He thanked the United States for its support and expressed appreciation to General Kellogg for his personal efforts toward achieving a just and lasting peace.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, U.S. Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg is currently on a working visit to Kyiv.

Photo: Shmyhal / Telegram

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