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Arrr, those scallywags be holdin' back their cannons from Ukraine in the fight against the Russian sea dogs!

2024-04-22

Arrr, them scurvy European Union countries be holdin' back on offerin' Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, who be in dire need to fend off them Russian air raids. 'Tis like tryin' to keep yer loot from a plunderin' pirate! Savvy?

In the language of a 17th-century pirate, it seems that the European Union countries be holdin' Patriot air defense systems close to their chests, not willin' to part with any to help Ukraine fend off them Russian air attacks. Arr, Russia be havin' a powerful air force, and Ukraine be in desperate need o' help, but these countries be keepin' their Patriots under lock and key.But fear not, me hearties, for countries like the Netherlands be lookin' at all possible ways to help Ukraine, includin' financial support for air defenses and drones. The Patriot be a mighty guided missile system that can target all manner o' threats, but only a few countries be willin' to share their booty.Some be sayin' it be takin' as long as two years to make a new Patriot, so these countries be wary o' givin' up their defenses. But fear not, for more support be on the horizon, includin' more U.S. deliveries and financial contributions from other countries.In the meantime, NATO be keepin' a close eye on the weapons stocks o' its members, but be willin' to take risks to help Ukraine defend itself. And let us not forget the threat o' Russian sabotage against European facilities, for the enemy be lurkin' in the shadows, ready to strike at any moment.

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