Germany has already delivered three Patriot systems to Ukraine but now faces a serious problem – it does not have enough systems for its own needs and cannot send more. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius openly stated that Germany has only six Patriot systems left, some of which are occupied or under maintenance, and the remaining have been partially sent to Poland. Ukraine also requested long-range Taurus missiles, but Germany refused to supply them despite a wave of recent Russian air attacks. While Berlin struggles with its own capacities, the US is considering handing over two of its Patriot systems to Ukraine. Major General Christian Froiding from the German Ministry of Defense confirmed that Germany has started its own production line for Patriot missiles, but this is a process that takes time. Ukrainian President Zelensky continues to receive positive signals about military aid, but the reality is that Germany cannot meet all of Kyiv’s demands. This situation casts a shadow over European support for Ukraine and raises questions about NATO allies’ readiness to face Russian threats. If you thought helping Ukraine was easy and fast, think again – Germany is stuck in its own problems, and Ukraine is waiting. What do you think, is this a sign Europe is not ready for a real war or just the start of complications? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s for and who’s against!
Germany and Patriot Systems: Why Ukraine Is Left Without Key Defense?
