United States officials are continuing discussions about Ukraine producing Patriot interceptor missiles. This initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian ballistic missile attacks. Options include Ukraine building components for assembly elsewhere in Europe. President Trump's earlier doubts have caused surprise among Ukrainian leaders.

Russia’s ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine pose an urgent question for NATO leaders.

Whitaker’s remarks come as Trump cast doubt on his previous pledge to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptors.