According to reports from Washington, the US has approved the provision of a modern air defense system to Ukraine, the cost of which is estimated at around $179 million.

The US State Department confirmed the decision and said that a plan has been prepared to sell Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. According to officials, the deal is estimated at $179 million.

It should be noted that earlier last month, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine so that it could counter Russian attacks. These defensive weapons will be provided under a new agreement, according to which NATO allies will also bear some of the cost.