Comments on: Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine

By: LibertyOrDeath

LibertyOrDeath — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:33:16 +0000

In reply to Loxodon. I get the frustration, but arms deals with Congress and allied financing aren’t exactly Amazon Prime. There’s a whole procurement chain, export approvals, shipping, training, all that. The bigger issue is why Washington keeps acting surprised when slow-walking aid has real battlefield consequences.

By: Loxodon

Loxodon — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:02:16 +0000

In reply to founding_father_fan. Yeah, “paper approval” is exactly right. Ukraine doesn’t need another press release, it needs interceptors on the ground now. If these missiles show up in 2027, what’s the point? That’s the part people keep dodging.

By: founding_father_fan

founding_father_fan — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:37:16 +0000

Another paper approval from Washington. By the time these things arrive the war could be totally different. Zelensky is right to complain, this is way too slow, man.

By: Candace Spencer

Candace Spencer — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:20:16 +0000

So the US can approve sales to Ukraine but also do deals with Russia? It makes no sense. It feels like diplomacy with one hand and mixed signals with the other.

By: we_the_people_1776

we_the_people_1776 — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:24:16 +0000

I support helping Ukraine defend itself, but Congress needs to watch the spending closely. If Europe wants security, Europe should pay for more of it instead of depending on America forever. The United States should continue to support Ukraine in a way that is responsible, accountable, and aligned with clear strategic goals, while also making sure taxpayers are not carrying an unfair share of the burden. European nations have a direct stake in regional stability and should increase their own contributions to defense and deterrence rather than relying so heavily on American resources. A balanced approach would protect U.S. interests, support allies, and encourage greater burden-sharing across Europe.

By: Farkas

Farkas — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:02:16 +0000

500 Patriots is a lot, but people acting like this ends the war are dreaming. Russia will just keep firing until somebody actually changes the math on the ground.

By: LibertyOrDeath

LibertyOrDeath — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:01:16 +0000

Good. Ukraine necesita air defense now, no en 3 years. If the allies are paying, entonces stop dragging it out and get the missiles there yesterday.