White House blocks paid-for Patriot interceptors for Ukraine, Hegseth refusing ally handoffs; Rubio denies withholding

US officials say the White House has blocked transfer of paid-for Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refusing to approve handoffs from European allies — the first pause since early July 2025. Rubio denied deliberate withholding but said ally-purchased interceptors may await Pentagon approval.

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