Reference News, July 10 - According to the German news TV channel website on July 8, the "Patriot" air defense missile has been the top news in recent days and signals more serious issues. It is said that Ukraine's stock of "Patriot" missiles is almost depleted. In addition to the "Patriot", Ukraine has almost no other way to destroy ballistic missiles, so it faces a very serious threat from Russia.
The report says it is still unclear about the exact inventory situation of Ukraine and the United States. The Guardian quoted anonymous sources as saying that the United States currently holds only about 25% of the "Patriot" missiles needed for the Pentagon's entire military plan.
This could indeed bring a crisis to Ukraine. After all, the worse the U.S. inventory situation, the less willing it will be to provide "Patriot" missiles to Kyiv. Moreover, the United States also needs the "Patriot" system to protect its military bases in the Middle East.
The Axios news website cited insiders as reporting that former U.S. President Trump promised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy immediate delivery of 10 "Patriot" missiles - fewer than the previously planned number. It is said that Trump again proposed seeking solutions outside the United States, and specifically mentioned Germany.
The report said that a few days ago, the German government said it was considering buying "Patriot" missiles or even the entire system from the United States and then transferring them to Ukraine. However, according to Axios news website, Trump suggested during a call with German Chancellor Merkel that Germany should take a "Patriot" system from its own inventory and give it to Ukraine, while the United States and other allies could pay for it. (Translated by Zhong Sirui)
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