Germany decided to supply the “Patriot” air defense system to Ukraine, which is at war with Russia.
In a written statement from the Prime Ministry, it was stated that Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in a phone call with US President Joe Biden, stated that his country will give Ukraine the Patriot air defense system and “Marder” type armored combat vehicles.
In the statement, it was stated that the two leaders exchanged views on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and reiterated their support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty.
In the statement, US President Biden and Chancellor Scholz expressed their joint determination to provide the necessary financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine as long as necessary, and said, “For this purpose, the USA supplied Ukraine with Bradley type armored combat vehicles and Germany with Marder type armored combat vehicles. “Both countries plan to procure armored combat vehicles. Both countries plan to train Ukrainian forces on related systems.” expressions were used.
Noting that the two leaders will continue to support Ukraine’s emergency air defense capability against the ongoing missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, the United States announced at the end of December that it will supply Ukraine with a Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, Germany It was noted that Turkey joined the United States by giving Ukraine a Patriot anti-aircraft missile battery.
In the statement, President Biden and Chancellor Scholz expressed their satisfaction with the military support provided to Ukraine by other allies and partners. (AA)