“German Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany will not be able to give Ukraine more PATRIOT air defense systems, because there are only six in the country. He also stated that Berlin does not plan to supply Taurus long -range missiles.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Pistorius in an interview with Financial Times
Details: Pistorius interviewed a visit to the United States, where he should meet with US Defense Minister, Pete Hegset.
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According to him, ministers will discuss the “road card” of US security in Europe and Questions of American Patriot Air Defense Systems for Ukraine.
Pistorius said that Berlin had already handed over 3 of his 12 Patriot systems to Kiev: “We only have 6 in Germany.”
He explained that 2 others were provided to Poland, and at least 1 was always inaccessible due to maintenance or training.
Direct Pistorius Language: “This is really not enough, especially given the NATO goals about the opportunities we have to achieve. We cannot give exactly more.”
At the same time, the German minister added that he would discuss the proposal he made Hegset last month to allow Germany to buy 2 Patriot systems in the US for Kiev.
He also said that Germany would not supply its long -range Taurus missiles, despite the wave of recent air attacks of Russia and the renewed request of Kiev.