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EU Welcomes Member State Agreement on Ukraine Patriot Derogation

The European Commission and NATO have welcomed an agreement by member states allowing Ukraine to purchase crucial Patriot air defence products.

By 8 Sep 2026 · 12:30 CET Updated 8 Sep 2026 · 12:30 CET

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According to a statement issued by the European Commission on 8 September 2026, President von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Rutte have welcomed the agreement reached by member states.

The decision grants a derogation enabling Ukraine to purchase crucial products required for Patriot air defence systems.

Further details regarding the implementation and scope of the agreement were made available through the official European Commission press service.

Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗

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