EU Approves Funding for US-Made Patriot Missiles for Ukraine, Bending 'Buy European' Rules

The European Union has agreed to allow Ukraine to use European loan money to purchase US-made PAC-3 interceptors for its Patriot air-defense systems, with a €3.2 billion disbursement expected. This decision involves an exception to procurement rules that typically favor European and Ukrainian products, underscoring the immediate need for enhanced air defense against Russian attacks.