Zelenskyy Sets Conditions to Halt Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries Amid US Patriot Missile Deal
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that if Washington wishes to prevent attacks on Russian oil refineries, Moscow must simultaneously halt its bombing campaign targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. He also noted that his administration has submitted a proposal to Washington regarding the acquisition of the Patriot missile system and expressed Kyiv’s readiness to finance the purchase.
Meanwhile, the Kyiv Post, citing informed sources, reported that the delivery of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles—approved for potential sale to Kyiv by the U.S. State Department—will not begin prior to 2030. These armaments are PAC-3 MSE models, with the total value of the prospective agreement estimated at approximately $2.1 billion. U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin will serve as the primary manufacturer and executor of the contract.
The U.S. Department of State approved the potential foreign military sale of the 500 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine on Friday, October 30, 2026, valued at an estimated $2.1 billion. This authorization represents a preliminary step in the formal procurement process and does not constitute an immediate transfer or commencement of shipments for the systems.
