Trump blocks Ukraine from making Patriot missiles
Trump refuses to let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles despite his promise in Turkey. The U-turn comes after hosting Zelenski at the White House.
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Will Patriot missiles finally be made in Ukraine? Everything points to no. Trump said on July 31 at Camp David that the United States has not given its consent and that one must be "very careful about allowing anyone to build them." The licensing promise made in Turkey has evaporated at the White House.
From Turkey to the White House: how the promise deflated
In a meeting with Zelenski in Turkey, Trump promised the license to manufacture the interceptors. Days later, he hosts the Ukrainian leader in Washington and the consent never arrives. The gap between promising and permitting is measured in billions and in industrial capacity.
Rare minerals versus Russian resources
Some argue that Ukraine holds rare materials the U.S. needs against China. The counterargument is that extracting them costs more than buying them abroad, while Russia has natural resources and infrastructure already in place. Ukraine's bankruptcy leaves Kyiv with no bargaining chips.
Patriot: a shield with feet of clay
Technical skepticism also plays a role. Patriots sell the image of an infallible shield, but against ballistic missiles their real effectiveness is doubtful. Mass production would give the game away. If the legend cannot withstand production, better keep it in few hands.
What is striking is the direction of the turn: Trump welcomed Zelenski, gave him hope and then backtracked. With allies like this, Ukraine needs no external blockades: it is enough that Washington does not sign.
From Turkey to the White House: how the promise deflated
In a meeting with Zelenski in Turkey, Trump promised the license to manufacture the interceptors. Days later, he hosts the Ukrainian leader in Washington and the consent never arrives. The gap between promising and permitting is measured in billions and in industrial capacity.
Rare minerals versus Russian resources
Some argue that Ukraine holds rare materials the U.S. needs against China. The counterargument is that extracting them costs more than buying them abroad, while Russia has natural resources and infrastructure already in place. Ukraine's bankruptcy leaves Kyiv with no bargaining chips.
Patriot: a shield with feet of clay
Technical skepticism also plays a role. Patriots sell the image of an infallible shield, but against ballistic missiles their real effectiveness is doubtful. Mass production would give the game away. If the legend cannot withstand production, better keep it in few hands.
What is striking is the direction of the turn: Trump welcomed Zelenski, gave him hope and then backtracked. With allies like this, Ukraine needs no external blockades: it is enough that Washington does not sign.
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