NATO commits €70 billion to Ukraine as Trump says U.S. will help produce Patriot missiles

Former President Donald Trump, appearing alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a joint event, asserted that the United States would demonstrate to Kyiv how to manufacture Patriot missile systems domestically. Trump’s comment came as part of a broader discussion on strengthening Ukraine’s air‑defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks, and was framed as a “friendly” gesture of support during the leaders’ public appearance.

The statement follows a series of U.S. congressional approvals that have authorized billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, including the provision of Patriot batteries and related components. While the United States currently supplies fully assembled Patriot systems, Trump’s pledge suggests a potential shift toward technology transfer or joint production initiatives. Officials have not detailed any formal agreements or timelines for such a program, and the proposal will likely require coordination with defense contractors and compliance with export‑control regulations.