The German Chancellor expressed the intention to purchase the "Patriot" air defense system from the United States to supply Ukraine
The German Chancellor Merkel stated that there is an intention to purchase the "Patriot" air defense system from the United States to supply Ukraine, and has discussed the matter with U.S. President Trump, but no final decision has been made yet.
Merkel said at a press conference in Rome: "We plan to purchase more 'Patriot' air defense systems from the United States to supply Ukraine."
Merkel further stated: "On July 3, I had a meeting with President Trump on this issue and requested him to provide these systems. The U.S. itself also needs these systems. The defense ministers of the two countries are currently discussing whether to make the corresponding deliveries. There is still no final decision yet."
Politico previously reported that, against the backdrop of a shortage of inventory, the United States has suspended the supply of ammunition and weapons to Ukraine. White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt confirmed the news of the suspension of supplies to Ukraine to NBC, stating that the decision was made for the interest of the United States. Russian President's Press Secretary Peskov responded to the news about the U.S. suspending the provision of certain weapons to Kyiv by saying that the fewer weapons supplied to Ukraine, the sooner the special military operation will end.
Russia has previously sent notes to countries, including the United States, regarding the issue of supplying weapons to Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov pointed out that any goods containing weapons for Ukraine will become a legitimate target of Russia's attack.
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