German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome that Germany is ready to buy US-made Patriot missile defense systems for Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aerial bombardments. He emphasized the need for additional systems and highlighted that the Patriot system is among the most advanced in the world, designed to intercept aircraft and missiles. Merz also conveyed a strong commitment to support Ukraine and indicated that discussions with President Biden regarding the delivery of these systems are ongoing.
"We are also prepared to purchase additional Patriot systems from the US to make them available to Ukraine," Merz said at the conference, where air defense was discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kyiv's allies.
The Americans need some of them themselves, but they also have a lot of them ... It has not yet been finalized whether a delivery will be made," Merz added.
The Patriot is one of the world's most advanced air-defense systems and is capable of intercepting aircraft as well as ballistic and cruise missiles.
Merz also pledged broader and steadfast support for Ukraine at the conference.
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