EU allows Ukraine to use loan funds for US Patriot missiles ahead of winter

Brussels approved Kyiv's request to allocate funds from an existing EU credit line for the purchase of American Patriot missiles, aimed at countering anticipated Russian strikes this winter. The decision, made within four days of the request, signals continued Western support but relies on existing financial mechanisms rather than new commitments. The move underscores Ukraine's urgent air-defense needs and the EU's flexibility in funding military procurement.