Ukraine willing to swap interceptor drones for Patriot missiles, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine has a shortage of PAC-3 missiles for its Patriot air defence systems, so Kyiv is willing to exchange some of its interceptor drones for them.

Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference on 3 March

Details: Answering journalists' questions about whether partners from Middle Eastern countries have requested Ukraine's assistance, Zelenskyy said diplomats at various levels are engaging with representatives from the region. He added that although Ukraine cannot provide the weapons it is short of, it is willing to share its experience in repelling large-scale Russian attacks.

Zelenskyy also outlined a scenario in which Ukraine could share its anti-aircraft drones with Middle Eastern partners, describing them as an effective means of countering Iranian-made strike drones.

Quote: "I think these days I'm speaking with each of the leaders of these countries who make contact or want cooperation. Understandably, the number one issue for everyone is how to protect the sky. We live with this issue ourselves…

Today they, for example, have Patriot air defence systems, PAC-3 missiles, they have all of this… But does it protect against hundreds of Shaheds? No… But we have a shortage of PAC-3, yes. For example, if we're talking about weapons during the war that we have a shortage of, then PAC-3 missiles – if they give them to us, we will give them interceptors. This is an equivalent exchange."

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