Germany denies Trump’s statement about Patriot missiles being sent.


The US has just begun negotiations with allies to determine what can be sent to Ukraine and who will supply it. The German government refuted US President Donald Trump’s claim that the first Patriot missiles or air defense systems have already been sent to Ukraine from Germany.
Meanwhile, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, said he was instructed to deliver Patriot systems to Ukraine as soon as possible and that he is working closely with Germany on this matter.
At the same time, US officials are still reviewing Ukraine’s list of desired weapons from NATO members. However, Ukraine’s requests have remained consistent over more than three years of war: they include air defense systems, precision strike systems, ATACMS and NASAMS missiles, and various types of artillery.
According to the agreement announced by the US president, NATO allies will supply Ukraine with weapons and then purchase replacements from the US. It remains unclear which countries will provide weapons, and the key question is who will donate Patriot batteries to Ukraine, and when they will do this. Many countries only learned of Trump’s plan after it was announced, so real work in this area is just beginning. The US is currently in talks with NATO allies to see who is ready to send military aid.