NATO Readies Patriot Missiles for Ukraine; European Support Grows.
NATO’s top European commander confirmed preparations to deploy Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, signaling a robust escalation in Western military support . This move, prompted by President Trump’s directive, aims to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense amid ongoing Russian aggression.
This delivery has already impacted Switzerland, which halted its own Patriot transfers. Meanwhile, UK PM Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in London to sign a new treaty enhancing defense and migration cooperation—while supporting NATO’s Ukraine strategy .
In Kyiv, Yulia Svyrydenko was sworn in as prime minister, emphasizing a renewed focus on defense production and deepening ties with Washington and Brussels . The EU also unveiled a €2 trillion budget prioritizing defense, migration, and energy, though some criticized cuts to agriculture and green initiatives.
The coordinated actions underscore a strategic pivot in European geopolitics, with NATO and EU allies uniting to deter Russian influence and support Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Adedayo Obadina
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