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Ukraine is struggling to maintain its supply of Patriot air defense systems as Trump hesitates to provide more, and European stockpiles are dwindling.
- Zelensky emphasized gratitude during his call with Trump but faced reluctance in acquiring more Patriot systems.
- The Patriot missile system, although developed during the Cold War, remains effective against modern ballistic threats such as Russia's Kinzhal missile.
- Each Patriot battery costs around £800 million, and individual missiles are fired sparingly due to high costs.
- Ukraine uses Patriots primarily against high-value Russian ballistic missiles, not cheaper threats like drones.
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