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Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine - Mon, 19 Oct 2026 PST

The Trump administration has not approved the transfer of interceptor missiles to Ukraine that are needed to protect the country from Russian missile and drone attacks, officials said Monday, a delay that comes as President Donald Trump has embraced Russia and slammed Ukraine in recent weeks.

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