The U.S. is seeking to bolster Ukraine's defense by sending more weapons, particularly defensive systems like Patriot batteries. President Trump suggested that Germany might contribute by selling a Patriot battery to Ukraine, with costs shared between U.S. and Europe. Ukraine's leadership highlights air defense as a critical priority amid ongoing attacks. Recent delays in U.S. military assistance were due to aid reviews. However, shipments were renewed with an emphasis on helping Ukraine protect itself while pursuing peace. Germany is actively considering offering additional Patriot systems to Ukraine in collaborative efforts against Russian assaults.
"We are going to have to send more weapons to Ukraine. Defensive weapons, they have to defend themselves," US President Donald Trump said on Monday, speaking about Ukraine's defence.
"We are strongly counting on our partners to fully deliver on what we have agreed. Air defence remains the top priority for protecting lives," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday following another Russian drone and missile attack.
According to a German government spokesperson, on 4 July Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a call with Trump, asking the US president to continue supplies to Ukraine, particularly Patriot interceptor missiles.
Merz also discussed his country's offer to buy Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine, the spokesperson said, adding that Berlin was in "intensive talks" to buy Patriots for Ukraine to help it counter some of the heaviest Russian attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
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