US EditionGermany Launches Bid for More Ukraine Air Defense
- On June 4, 2025, Germany launched a new effort in Brussels to acquire more air defense systems for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian drone strikes.
- This bid follows months of heavy Russian attacks using over 300 drones daily since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced defenses.
- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, speaking before a Ramstein group meeting of about 50 nations, requested contributions of Patriot or similar systems from the US and allies.
- Pistorius emphasized the need to accelerate the provision of air defense systems, stating that relying on standard production timelines is too slow, while President Zelenskiy urged for increased deployment of air defenses, including Patriot missiles, to better safeguard Ukrainians.
- This initiative aims to exceed 1 billion euros and strengthen Ukraine's air shield through a multinational effort called Immediate Action on Air Defense, indicating expanded military coordination.
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The countries of the European Union and the United States now have a deeper coordination on the issue of supporting Ukraine than a few months ago.
Federal Defense Minister Pistorius wants to help Ukraine defend itself better against Russian air strikes.
Germany launches bid for more Ukraine air defense
Germany is making a new attempt on the international stage to strengthen and maintain Ukraine's air defense. To this end, the multinational "Immediate Action on Air Defense" initiative is set to be relaunched, said Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Brussels. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia gave Ukraine "an ultimatum" during the latest round of talks in Istanbul. However, the Ukrainian leader said that he is …
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