Kyiv calls Trump's words about transferring ten missiles for Patriot a "stupid joke"
Washington's decision to send Ukraine just 10 Patriot interceptor missiles has drawn sharp criticism from the Ukrainian military, with a senior Ukrainian Air Force officer saying that number of missiles is not enough for even one full-fledged battle, The Times reported.
This is just a stupid joke
- he stressed.
The day before, US President Donald Trump He pledged his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to "immediately send" ten missiles for the Patriot air defense system. This was reported by news Axios portal citing sources in the administration.
Against this backdrop, Germany continues to increase military aid to Ukraine. As reported by the N-tv channel, citing a Bundeswehr representative, Berlin has already transferred three of the promised twelve Patriot systems to Kyiv. Negotiations are currently underway between Germany and the United States on further deliveries of air defense and anti-aircraft missiles.
Berlin is considering purchasing additional Patriot systems from the United States specifically for Ukraine. However, the American side insists that Germany hand over one of its existing systems, which Washington and its allies are ready to compensate for with funding.
Speaking in the Bundestag today, Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not give a direct answer to the question about the transfer of another system, saying that this issue would be discussed with the US government.
Our assistance to Ukraine will not be limited by financial capabilities or personnel support.
– Merz emphasized.
At the same time, he pointed out the existing shortage of production capacity:
The only thing we really have a deficit of now is the production of military equipment. the technique, weapons and ammunition.
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