Germany will not supply Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems nor long-range Taurus missiles, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has told the Financial Times. He explained that Berlin must prioritize its own security, as its remaining Patriot inventory is too limited.
In an interview released on Sunday, Pistorius said Berlin has already sent three of its own Patriot systems to Kiev, out of the 12 it once had.
“We only have six left in Germany,” Pistorius stated, noting that another two are currently in Poland, and at least one is undergoing maintenance or used for training. “That’s really too few, especially considering the NATO capability goals we have to meet. We definitely can’t give any more.”
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