US delays Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine under NATO initiative, Zelensky says

Zelensky claims the US is delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under a NATO initiative, as Russia escalates strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The delay suggests a potential shift in US delivery priorities or bureaucratic hurdles, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed. This matters because Patriot air defense is critical to Ukraine's ability to counter Russian missile barrages, and any delay could degrade its defensive posture.