The U.S. State Department approved an estimated $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.

Military, financial and logistical assistance provided to Ukraine by Western governments and institutions, including weapons, intelligence, satellite communications and the financing that sustains Ukraine's defence.

State Department approval on September 18, 2026, authorized a possible $2.68 billion Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for air-defense upgrades, missiles, counter-drone radars, launch equipment, and related services. Congressional review is required, and financing would combine European contributions with U.S. Foreign Military Financing appropriated under President Joe Biden.