August 25, 2026: Foreign Office News Round-Up

Ukraine has received missiles for Patriot systems but needs more, Zelenskyy says

“Ukraine has received missiles for Patriot air defence systems and AIM missiles following recent meetings in the NB8 and Coalition of the Willing formats. “To be honest, some Patriot missiles have also arrived. I cannot say how many, but some. We need more,’ Zelenskyy said during a press conference with Estonian President Alar Karis in Kyiv on 25 August. He did not specify which type of missiles Ukraine received.

According to the Ukrainian Defence Ministry, Patriot systems can use three types of missiles: PAC-2, PAC-3 CRI and PAC-3 MSE. PAC-2 missiles are primarily designed to engage aircraft and cruise missiles, while PAC-3 CRI and PAC-3 MSE can intercept ballistic assets.

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