# Zelenskyy criticises monthlong wait for Hegseth to approve Patriot missiles

https://mins.news/en/item/116228

- euronews, 2026-10-26 17:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/zelenskyy-calls-out-monthlong-wait-for-hegseth-to-sign-off-on-patriot-missiles

> Zelenskyy highlighted that Hegseth took a month to sign off on Patriot missiles. Kyiv has repeatedly said its forces need more interceptors as Ukraine faces deadly Russian missile attacks and jet-powered drone strikes.

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