The US’ provision of Patriot missile systems is another strategic loss for Russia.

US President Joe Biden announced a new military aid package to Ukraine totaling almost $2B. The strongest element is the Patriot anti-aircraft missile complex, which will significantly strengthen Ukrainian air defenses. The US has already trained approximately 3,100 Ukrainian troops to date on different systems, with training on the newly announced Patriot missile systems set to begin “very soon,” a senior defense official said. This is an important step in creating an effective air shield for Ukraine, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. According to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, the decision from the US President to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems opens the door for other Patriots. He emphasized that this is another strategic defeat for Russia, which will lose its leverage for creating intimidation and terror.