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.

President Donald Trump said he would hit Russia with “very severe" tariffs if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t reach a cease-fire with Ukraine in 50 days.

President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with 100 per cent tariffs if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a peace deal with Ukriane. During a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte in the White House this afternoon,