2026.09.12 21:59 GMT+8
Zelenskyy: 'Today, Russia produces 140 ballistic missiles a month. According to NATO standards, shooting down 140 missiles requires 280 ballistic interceptors—a one-to-two ratio. But you will never get 280 Patriot missiles a month; even 100 missiles is a huge challenge.Yet that is what I want: to have 100–120 interceptors for the harsh, cold months ahead. We could obtain them from the US—either from existing stockpiles or directly from production. The US has the political will to help us and sell us these interceptors, but production volumes aren't high enough yet. That leaves the option of existing stockpiles. Will the Americans be willing to provide us with stock from their warehouses? I don't know. We shall see.We are also in talks with Middle Eastern countries. A certain package—albeit not a very large one—might also come from the Europeans.'
Updated 2026.09.12 21:59 GMT+8