Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
US president tells reporters during Camp David cabinet meeting technology ‘a hard thing to give away’Donald Trump has backed off a promise to let Ukraine manufacture its own Patriot air defense interceptors, telling reporters that handing over the underlying technology was “a hard thing to give away” during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.The retreat, billed by the White House as “something different” for the cabinet to experience together, was the first such meeting at the presidential compound of Trump’s second term.
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Donald Trump said he will not let Ukraine build its own Patriot missiles. He said giving the technology to make them is a hard thing to give away. He made the comment during a cabinet meeting at Camp David. This means Ukraine will have to rely on the United States for these missiles instead of producing them itself.
Why it matters
Patriot missiles help protect a country from air attacks. If Ukraine cannot make them, it may depend more on US support for its defense.
- What did Trump say about Ukraine and Patriot missiles?
- He said Ukraine will not be allowed to build its own Patriot missiles because giving the technology is hard to give away.
- Where did Trump make this comment?
- He said it during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.
- Why are Patriot missiles important for Ukraine?
- They are used to defend against incoming aircraft and missiles, helping protect Ukrainian territory.
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Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
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