EU approves €6.1B loan for Ukraine Patriot air-defense systems

The European Commission approved a €6.1 billion loan tranche under the €90 billion 2025 facility to fund Patriot systems for Ukraine, reinforcing air defense amid ongoing Russian strikes. This is a continuation of established EU financial support, but the specific allocation to Patriot systems signals a priority on countering missile threats. The disbursement is confirmed, though delivery timelines and system availability remain uncertain.