Romania Approves Draft Law to Transfer Patriot System to Ukraine

Romania's coalition government has approved a draft law to donate a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine, which will be considered by parliament in its upcoming session. The proposed donation involves one of Romania's seven Patriot systems, specifically the PAC-3 configuration, aimed at enhancing regional security and strengthening ties with the United States. Bucharest plans to replace the donated system through negotiations with NATO allies, with expected costs of around $60 million to be covered by international funds allocated for Ukraine. Romania has received four of the seven systems purchased from the U.S., with two operational and three more on the way. The legislation reflects Romania's commitment to support Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aggression, as the Patriot system is critical for intercepting ballistic missiles. This move aligns with broader NATO efforts to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities against Russian attacks.