American president did not give a number of Patriots he plans to send to Ukraine, but said the United States would be reimbursed for their cost by the EU.
The US State Department, additionally, approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $265 million worth of command, control, communications, and computer modernization equipment.
With Trump & Macron expected to meet, most European leaders are concerned that US could withdraw military aid to Ukraine during a crucial point in the Russia war.
The US unveiled an aid package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million on Friday as Congress authorised weapons aid worth up to $1 billion for the island as a part of the 2023 budget.
Move came as Ukraine’s long-anticipated counterattack against Russia seemed to be underway. Package includes additional munitions for Patriot & Raytheon HAWK air defense systems, missiles.
Milley said restrictions on US support to Ukraine following Russia's February 2022 invasion was aimed at ensuring Kyiv's self-defense against Russian forces inside Ukraine.
Research by Kiel Institute shows US military aid to Ukraine has touched €44.34 bn, compared to average annual expenditure of €86.55 bn in Vietnam during 1965-75 war period.
At the end of May, US announced military assistance worth $4.6 billion for Ukraine, UK has announced military aid worth £1.3 billion, while EU has declared €2 billion in military support.
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