EU approves €6B defense aid for Ukraine, enabling Patriot missile purchases

The European Commission has approved €6 billion in defense aid for Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to use funds from the EU's €90 billion support loan to buy U.S.-made PAC-3 Patriot interceptors. This marks a concrete step in EU defense financing for Ukraine, with the specific allocation for Patriot systems highlighting the priority on countering Russian ballistic missile threats. The move underscores sustained Western military support despite ongoing political debates.