Ukraine has long coveted more of the $1 billion US-manufactured Patriot air defense systems.

Russia has a large Jewish population and a growing problem with anti-Semitism.Moscow also wields huge influence in Syria, where the Israeli army frequently launches air strikes on Iranian-backed targets,

The United States is negotiating with Israel and Ukraine on the transfer of up to 8 Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv.It was reported by the Financial Times

"It's hard to say about the number and modification, because we work directly with what will be transferred to us, and other people are responsible for this," he said. “However, air defense systems are extremely necessary.

Currently, Ukraine is in dire need of an air defense system and missiles for them. A possible transfer of Israel's Patriot systems would be a strong signal of support from partners, according to the spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Illia Yevlash.