Foreign Media: Ukraine's Defense Minister Will Go to Brussels to Request "Patriot" and NASAMS Systems from the EU
RIA Novosti, Moscow - According to a report by the U.S. political news website "Politico" Europe edition, citing statements from European officials, Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Committee on defense issues on February 11, during which he will seek new air defense systems for Kyiv, including the "Patriot" and NASAMS systems.
The report states that the EU ministers of defense meeting is expected to be held in Brussels on February 11.
The article cited officials as saying: "Ukraine's Defense Minister ... should attend the meeting and inform the EU ministers of defense about the country's 'most urgent' needs ... Fedorov may request new air defense systems, including the 'Patriot' and NASAMS systems."
According to the official, cooperation in the field of defense innovation will also be discussed at the meeting.
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