Key facts
- President Donald Trump stated the U.S. has not agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles.
- Trump expressed caution about sharing advanced U.S. weaponry.
- Russia's main grain lobby warned that Ukrainian drone attacks on ships and ports could threaten Black Sea exports.
- The Russian grain lobby suggested attacks could lead to a complete blockage of Black Sea export corridors.
- The Russian grain lobby warned of potential hunger in Africa and the Middle East.
- Ukraine has been involved in discussions regarding Patriot missile production.
President Donald Trump has raised questions regarding Ukraine's capacity to produce Patriot missiles, asserting that the United States has not granted approval for a production license. Trump expressed reservations about the transfer of advanced U.S. military technology.