The Patriot surface-to-air missile system has become one of Ukraine's most important platforms during Russia's full-scale invasion, which began in February 2022. Since 2023, Patriots in Ukraine have been used to down drones, ballistic missiles and Russian aircraft.

Donald Trump’s proposed 30% tariff on European Union goods is “effectively prohibitive” to transatlantic trade and could warrant retaliation, the bloc’s chief negotiator said.