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Finland Defense Minister Denies Ukraine Patriot Missiles

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkanen has rejected Ukraine's request for Patriot air defense missiles to protect Finland's own readiness.

Finland Defense Minister Denies Ukraine Patriot Missiles

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkanen has refused to transfer missiles for the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, according to newspaper Ilta-Sanomat.

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Häkkanen said Finland has done everything it could to the maximum extent possible. He emphasized that as a frontline country, Finland cannot put its constant combat readiness in terms of air defense at risk.

He added that the main issue of European security right now is output by the American military-industrial complex.

Starlink satellite system

Earlier, American billionaire Elon Musk denied the Armed Forces of Ukraine access to Starlink, which is provided by his company SpaceX. The Armed Forces of Ukraine planned to use the satellite communication system to launch strikes deep into Russia.

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