Shah and Putin's mat? How really 17 Patriot systems will change the course of war in Ukraine (exclusive)

To spread: Donald Trump's announcement for the transfer of 17 Patrio systems was a signal for two addressees: Ukraine - as a confirmation of strategic partnership, Russia - as a warning about the consequences of rocket terror. The focus found out how the US plans to implement this initiative. US President Donald Trump has announced the sending of 17 Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. According to him, the cost of these systems will take over the European Union.

This decision is made against the backdrop of a sharp intensification of rocket strokes from Russia and the disappointment of Trump by the actions of President Putin, who, according to the American leader, promises peace, "and at night it bombs everyone. " He specified that these air defense is ready for transfer to Ukraine. In the near future, he plans to discuss details with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte - the meeting should take place in the White House.

During this meeting, Trump also stated that if Russia does not agree to peace within 50 days, customs sanctions of 100% or more will be applied to its partners. According to military expert Dmitry Snegirev, the announcement of the transfer of 17 batteries of Patriot systems to Ukraine can be considered not only as a reinforcement of defense, but also as a clear military-political signal-above all Russia.

Recently, the main tool of pressure of the Russian Federation on Ukraine has become massaged shelling with the use of aerodynamic and aerobalist means of defeat. The most threat is aerobalist missiles, as only Patriot or European SAMP/T systems can be able to intercept them. "Unfortunately, Ukraine has a very limited number of such SPRs.

Germany has transmitted three batteries, several other countries (including Romania), but in general such systems are less Kropyvnytskyi, which are less protected than Kiev or Dnipro, ”says Focus Snegirev. This situation allowed the enemy to achieve information and political effect: the death of civilians, the disruption of energy objects, transport and social infrastructure - all this created additional pressure on both society and power.

For example, in the case of a substation, the whole city was left without light. It was on this, according to the expert, that the tactics of terror, which Russia actively used in rocket and okola attacks, was built. "The US is well understood. And so the decision to transfer 17 batteries is not just support of Ukraine, but an attempt to destroy the Russian pressure.

If you reduce the likelihood of blows in Ukrainian cities-the information and political influence of Russia fall Promotion deep into Sumy region, ”Snegirev continues. Thus, according to the expert, the new Patriot package is: the US administration emphasizes that the main financial burden should take over European countries. Germany has already announced its readiness to buy three batteries. "But there are 14 more.

And there is a new level here - either EU countries create a new program of targeted funding for Ukraine's defense, or - which is likely - frozen Russian assets will be used. The first steps in this direction are already. According to the expert, the United States is likely to launch a long -term game: officially declaring Patriot, simultaneously stimulating European countries or joining a new assistance fund, or legitimizing the confiscation of Russian frozen assets.

This is also associated with the US Senate initiatives, in particular the Senators of Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumpleal, which provides not only strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation, but also of specific steps to use frozen funds to finance Ukraine's defense. We will remind, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with July 14 with Special Representative of President Kellog Kellog. They discussed the strengthening of the air defense system of Ukraine.