Ukraine Needs More Patriots Now, Says Top US Lawmaker
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Ukraine is gaining momentum on the battlefield but urgently needs more Patriot missile interceptors and stronger air defenses to stop Russia's escalating attacks, says Rep. Michael McCaul. The senior Republican lawmaker is calling for deeper US-Ukraine defense cooperation. This includes licensed production of Patriot systems in Ukraine and joint development of drones. McCaul argues that sustained military pressure offers the best path to bring Russia to the negotiating table.