Trump promises to consider Ukraine's request for licences to produce air defence missiles

US President Donald Trump has said he will consider Ukraine's request for a licence to produce interceptor missiles.

Source: European Pravda, citing Trump speaking to journalists during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit

Details: Trump confirmed that Ukraine wants to manufacture air defence missiles under a US licence and said he will look into it.

Quote: "They would like to be able to do it – we'll take a look at it. They have asked about it."

More details: The issue of granting Ukraine licences to produce anti-ballistic systems and missiles was among the topics discussed at the G7 summit in France.

Background:

• In a joint statement following the summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, G7 leaders said they are prepared to grant Ukraine licences to manufacture interceptor missiles on Ukrainian territory.
• This reportedly also applies to the possibility of producing long-range missiles on Ukrainian territory.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed obtaining a licence to produce anti-ballistic systems and missiles during his conversation with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

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