Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Zelensky calls out Hegseth for 'nearly a month' Patriot missile delay

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Ukraine has been waiting “for nearly a month” for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to allow missiles for its air defense systems to be sent to the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. “We have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr.

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Reports & sources

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."

  2. Euromaidan Press

    Ukraine raises its stalled Patriot request with Washington again after almost a month without Hegseth’s signature (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Euromaidan Press's feed description

    The order came after a meeting with Ukraine’s defense minister, foreign minister, and army chief on supplies of air defense interceptors.

  3. The Hill

    Zelensky calls out Hegseth for 'nearly a month' Patriot missile delay (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Ukraine has been waiting “for nearly a month” for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to allow missiles for its air defense systems to be sent to the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. “We have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr.

  4. Insider

    Ukraine's been waiting almost a month for Hegseth to sign off on Patriot missiles, Zelenskyy says (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Ukraine has repeatedly faced low stockpiles of crucial interceptors needed to defend against deadly Russian missile attacks.