Two German Patriot air defense systems, deployed in Poland, helped detect Russian drones over Polish territory. More than a dozen drones violated Polish airspace on the night of September 10.
NATO does not consider the incident with a group of Russian drones over Poland an attack. This is the first time NATO aircraft have attacked potential threats in allied airspace.
President Zelenskyy stated that this week's Ramstein format meeting should bring concrete results regarding air defense and funding for the PURL program for the procurement of American weapons. Earlier, Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's urgent need for 10 Patriot systems.
Ukraine urgently needs 10 Patriot systems and missiles for them to protect its energy infrastructure.
Germany is transferring two complete Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, with the first launchers already delivered. Norway covers half of the cost, and Great Britain will finance thousands of long-range drones.
Ukraine may be left without sufficient air defense systems due to irregular supplies from the US, which coincided with intensified Russian airstrikes. Western and Ukrainian officials are sounding the alarm as ammunition stocks are depleting faster than they are being replenished.
Two-day parliamentary elections have started in Norway, where the left-wing bloc led by the Labour Party is competing with the right-wing bloc represented by the Conservative Party. The election results will affect the country's social welfare system and energy policy.
European leaders, realizing critical gaps in defense capabilities, hope for Donald Trump to fulfill his proposal for security guarantees for Ukraine. Replacing US military capabilities will cost Europe $1 trillion.
President Zelenskyy stated that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas would create conditions for further Russian aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine defines the eastern border of Europe.
President Zelenskyy admits a "Korean scenario" for Ukraine, but taking into account differences in the scale of threats. Ukraine seeks to obtain reliable security guarantees, similar to South Korea's Patriot systems.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations with the USA regarding 10 additional Patriot systems. The USA supported the request, but the supply process is slow.
President Zelenskyy met with leaders of German factions to coordinate diplomacy and discuss support. Germany has allocated 9 billion euros in aid to Ukraine for next year.
At the extraordinary meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council on September 1, the massive shelling of Ukrainian cities was condemned. Ukraine called on NATO to provide Patriot systems, long-range missiles, and invest in the defense industry.
President Zelenskyy thanked partners for participating in the PURL program, which has accumulated $2 billion. The program allows Ukraine to purchase weapons from the United States, with coordination carried out by NATO.
The US State Department approved the sale of equipment to support Patriot systems for $179. 1 million and Starlink services for $150 million. This will strengthen Ukraine's air defense and communication.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the United States provides Ukraine with weapons that allow striking more distant targets on Russian territory. He also noted that American weapons are not paid for by US taxpayers, and the US is negotiating with Russia.
The U. S. Department of State has approved the sale of Starlink satellite communication services to Ukraine for $150 million. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine requested to purchase an extension of services for its Starlink terminals.
The US State Department has approved the possible supply of spare parts for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine for $179. 1 million. The package of assistance will include spare parts, maintenance, and software.
The United States is ready to provide intelligence resources and battlefield oversight for any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine. The US will also participate in the country's European air defense shield.
The Netherlands is allocating 500 million euros to finance at least one complete set of American air defense systems and ammunition for Ukraine. This is part of a support package within the framework of Ukraine's Priority Urgent Requirements List (PURL).
Norway will help Ukraine get through winter and supports gas purchases, said Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office. The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took place on August 25.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. The parties discussed the financing of armaments, strengthening air defense and the transfer of two Patriot systems, as well as the development of joint ventures.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Denys Shmyhal visited a Ukrainian drone production facility. Norway will allocate $8.5 billion to support Ukraine in 2026, with most of the funds going to military equipment.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. The parties discussed strengthening air defense, financing drone production, and the PURL program.
Norway will allocate $8. 45 billion to support Ukraine in 2025-2026. The country is also participating in the supply of Patriot systems, the development of naval capabilities, and investing in the production of Ukrainian drones.
Norway and Germany are allocating approximately 7 billion Norwegian kroner for air defense systems for Ukraine. This funding will ensure the supply of Patriot systems, radars, and other equipment.
European countries are asking Donald Trump to deploy American F-35 fighter jets in Romania. This is intended to deter Russia and provide security guarantees to Ukraine, and there is also talk of Patriot and NASAMS missiles.
The Netherlands is sending two Patriot systems and 300 troops to Poland to guard a NATO logistics hub that supports Ukraine. This deployment of multi-layered air defense is intended to protect NATO and deter Russian aggression.
Boeing is exploring new technologies to modernize the Patriot missile's seeker heads. The goal is to increase production volumes and reduce costs while maintaining combat effectiveness.
After 2022, European defense enterprises tripled the pace of building new production facilities, deploying over 7 million square meters of capacity. This is the largest rearmament surge in the region in decades.
