“Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference after meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the United States would try to convince NATO allies to transfer Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine, which Kiev needs to be reflected in Russian attacks.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth”
Details: Rubio noted that Ukrainians need more Patriot batteries, which, he said, is in service with a number of European countries.
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Direct Rubio language: “But no one wants to give them away. So I hope it changes. If Ukraine is really a priority, as many European countries declare, they should be ready to share batteries that they do not need now. We hope that we will be able to convince some of our partners on NATO.”
Details: Among the countries that could share its Patriot with Ukraine, Rubio named Spain and Germany.
“I do not distinguish them, but I just say that they are two I know about. There are other Patriot batteries and there are other opportunities. The countries that ordered Patriot batteries and have to get them soon. It would be great if one of them announced to postpone the delivery and instead send it to Ukraine,” he added.
According to Rubio, the United States is looking for “creative ways” to provide Ukraine with the necessary defense means.
Prehistory:
- Germany is conducting “intensive negotiations” with the United States to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also confirmed his readiness to buy Patriot system for Ukraine.
- According to AXIOS, US President Donald Trump has ordered Ukraine to send 10 missiles for Patriot, as well as presses on Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.
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