Romania's president clears donation of Patriot system to Ukraine
<p>Romanian president Klaus Iohannis promulgated on September 5 the law providing for the transfer of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine, the Presidential Administration announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As noted by <a href="https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/rus/news/2024/09/5/7193588/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">European Pravda</a>, the law approved by the government and both houses of the Romanian parliament provides for the transfer to Ukraine of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system in the most modern 3+ configuration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine will also receive from Romania vehicles, spare parts, maintenance equipment, an initial package of logistical support, and other equipment necessary for the Patriot.</p>

<p>"Thank you for Patriot," wrote the head of the Office of the president of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.</p>

<p>In total, Kyiv's NATO allies have promised seven air defense systems, but former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba previously noted that some of the promised Patriot systems were being delayed.</p>

<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/romanian-lawmakers-approve-donation-patriot-missile-system-ukraine-2024-09-03/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Reuters</a>, Romania has decided to transfer one of its two operational Patriot systems to Ukraine on the condition that the allies replace it with a similar air defense system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to the already mentioned second operational system, Bucharest has five more: two have been accepted into service, and three more will soon arrive.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

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