Title: After Zelensky's Request... Biden to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested additional Patriot systems at the end of last month to help his forces combat the nearly 3,000 bombs launched by Russia monthly on his country, two American officials revealed that President Joe Biden's administration will send a second Patriot missile system to Kyiv to enhance its air defenses, amid a heavy Russian assault on the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine. The officials stated that Biden approved this step, although the decision has not yet been officially announced. The Pentagon has routinely provided an unknown number of missiles to Kyiv over the past two years. Other allies, including Germany, have also provided air defense systems along with various ammunition. It is noteworthy that the U.S. decision comes as defense officials from the United States, Europe, and other countries prepare for their monthly meeting in Brussels tomorrow, Thursday, to discuss Ukraine's security needs. The United States has repeatedly pressured its allies to provide air defense systems to Ukraine, but many have hesitated to part with high-tech systems, especially Eastern European countries that also feel threatened by Russia. Meanwhile, Washington is also concerned about the concession of many air systems, given their use worldwide to protect U.S. forces and allies.