The United States is halting significant weapon shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot anti-missile systems. This decision comes as Moscow increases missile and drone attacks on Ukraine and amid perceived wavering U.S. support under President Donald Trump's administration. German officials have expressed concern regarding the impact of this halt, discussing potential arrangements to purchase Patriot systems on Ukraine's behalf. Ukraine has emphasized the need for enhanced air defense capabilities and has sought to acquire additional Patriot systems, with President Zelensky specifically requesting at least ten units for defense against Russian aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in April his government wanted to purchase "at least" 10 Patriot systems to defend against Russian attacks.
Moscow has in recent weeks ramped up missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, as US support for Kyiv has appeared to waver under President Donald Trump.
German officials were particularly concerned about the impact of a potential halt to deliveries of Patriot systems and ammunition, German daily Bild reported Thursday.
Berlin had spoken to US officials about a deal that would see it purchase the weapons on Kyiv's behalf and deliver them to Ukraine.
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