# Zelenskyy Accuses US of Delaying Patriot Missiles

> Zelenskyy claims US holds back Patriot missile shipments despite payment from European allies.
- Title: Zelenskyy Accuses US of Delaying Patriot Missiles · Dw
- Summary: Zelenskyy claims US holds back Patriot missile shipments despite payment from European allies. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses US of delaying Patriot…
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## Zelenskyy Accuses US
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused US of delaying Patriot missile deliveries despite payment from European allies.

> the Pentagon is delaying the delivery of missiles
## Missile Shipment Stalled
One Patriot shipment waits for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's signature before it can be sent to Ukraine.

> the missiles are ready, and they could already be in Ukraine
## Starshield Concerns
Ukraine's military communications depend on SpaceX's Starshield, but US controls access to it.
## Recent Attack
Russian ballistic missiles struck Ukraine overnight, cutting power for over half a million households.
## Key takeaway

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses US of delaying Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine after European allies paid for them.