“As soon as possible”: Germany and the USA agreed to transfer to Ukraine 5 Patriot systems

German Minister Boris Pistorius, at the beginning of the 29th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine (UDCG) in Ramstein format, stated on Monday that the US and Germany had reached an agreement to provide Ukraine with five Patriot Air Defense Systems, which should be received as soon as possible.

Source: “European Truth”

The direct language of Pistorius: “During my trip to Washington last week, I agreed with Pete Hegset that Germany would contribute to the fastest (Ukraine) of five essential Patriot systems.”

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Details: He reported that “within the next few days” will coordinate with partners “in a spirit of mutual trust” the mechanism of implementation of these plans.

“Germany will provide additional air defense systems and ammunition needed,” said German Defense Minister.

Prehistory:

• On July 21, 52 states took part in the Ramstein meeting, which is launching a 50-day weapon campaign.
• Earlier, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose “very strict” sanctions against Russia, if it does not agree to cease fire by September 2 – that is, 50 days after the statement of US “state -of -the -art” weapons, which can be transferred to Ukraine.
• In July, US representatives first joined the so -called “decisive coalition”.