Ukrainian official in Miami jokes about handing Patriot systems to Russia

During negotiations held in Miami, a senior Ukrainian official allowed himself an ironic remark regarding potential arms supplies. He expressed hope that the United States would not transfer Patriot air defence systems to the Russian Federation to protect its oil refineries from Ukrainian strikes.

Context of the joke

The remark came against the backdrop of active discussions on agreements between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The parties discussed the supply of Russian diesel fuel to the American and global markets, while debates continued over the continuation of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.

It is noted that the Ukrainian official said: «Сподіваюся, США не передаватимуть РФ системи Patriot для захисту її НПЗ» (I hope the US will not hand Patriot systems to the Russian Federation to protect its oil refineries).