We were receiving PAC-3 missiles from our partners in certain quantities, but later that monthly volume was cut several times over. It wasn’t due to a lack of funding, but because of the war in the Middle East. This affected different types of weapons. Whatever we could, we replaced with our own domestic production, but we still cannot replace PAC-3. In 2025, we had the opportunity to agree with American manufacturers on new Patriot systems and the corresponding number of missiles for them. There is a queue for years ahead, so this new package would have been delivered only from around 2030. We started looking for alternatives and funding in order to reach agreements with countries and pay immediately, so we can receive this package sooner. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security and Defense Council, the Ministry of Defense – these institutions are responsible for making this happen, because it’s about the security of our state. From a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte after the meeting of the Ukraine–NATO Council in Kyiv. (1/3)