Global Politics Report Editorial
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Oct. 31, 2026 at 08:21 AM ET
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Original source: BBC News