
A top Pentagon spokesperson on Tuesday said there are currently no plans 'right now' to provide Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine, while reiterating air defense remains a priority for capabilities to support Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion. “We discuss a wide variety of capabilities in support with Ukraine. We regularly consult with Ukraine. We regularly consult with our allies and our partners on what [Ukraine’s] defense needs are. Air defense continues to be a top priority…