--- title: "Zelenskyy and Pistorius in Berlin: Kyiv seeks expedited delivery of PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems" description: "During talks in Berlin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Boris Pistorius discussed accelerating the delivery of PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems. Kyiv calls the deficit of interceptors critical for protecting the power grid in winter." date: 2026-11-04T13:36:25.217Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-pistorius-berlin-pac-2-patriot tags: [ukraine, patriot, pistorius, zelensky, germany, air-defense, pac-2] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Zelenskyy and Pistorius in Berlin: Kyiv seeks expedited delivery of PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems ![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black shirt against a light patterned wall during a visit to Berlin.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/04/zelensky-pistorius-berlin-pac-2-patriot/zelensky-pistorius-berlin-pac-2-patriot-1.webp) ## Key Points - Zelenskyy and Pistorius in Berlin discussed accelerating the delivery of PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems. - Ukraine has an active two-year contract for the procurement of German-made PAC-2; the parties are working on acceleration. - Kyiv points to a chronic shortage of interceptors, especially against ballistic missiles. - IRIS-T and F-16 ammunition were also discussed; the US approved a potential sale of 500 PAC-3 for $2.1 billion with delivery in a few years. Amid daily strikes on energy infrastructure, Ukraine and Germany have focused on a practical issue: how to deliver interceptor missiles for Patriot systems more quickly. This was stated on November 4 by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a meeting with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin, where the Ukrainian delegation led by the head of state arrived on November 3. According to Ukrainian media reports, the visit's agenda included talks with the German leadership on strengthening air defense and supporting the energy sector. ### Talks in Berlin: Energy system in focus Zelenskyy briefed Pistorius on the situation regarding Russian shelling of critical infrastructure in virtually all regions of Ukraine. According to him, this is not about isolated incidents, but rather systematic pressure on the power grid, which makes the issue of intercepting missiles the number one priority for the winter period. It was this logic that the parties integrated into the agenda of the bilateral meeting. ### Chronic shortage of interceptors "There are very many strikes every day against our energy sector, and it is especially difficult with ballistics due to the chronic shortage of interceptors for Patriots. It is important to find new solutions to support the protection of lives," Zelenskyy stated. The president emphasized that Germany's support has repeatedly helped "protect thousands and thousands of lives," which is precisely why the issue of ammunition for Patriot has been brought to the center of negotiations. ### PAC-2 contract and accelerated deliveries A key practical item was the contract for the procurement of German-made PAC-2 missiles, spanning the next two years. "We are working to accelerate deliveries. This would significantly help Ukrainians get through this winter," Zelenskyy noted. According to him, the parties agreed that their respective teams would work out the possibility of acceleration and other discussed positions. ### IRIS-T, F-16, and American PAC-3 In addition to PAC-2, the meeting discussed the supply of IRIS-T air defense systems and ammunition for F-16 fighter jets. Against this backdrop, Kyiv recalls that the US has approved a potential sale to Ukraine of 500 PAC-3 interceptor missiles for a total of $2.1 billion, but these missiles, by estimates, may arrive only in a few years. Therefore, accelerating the already concluded German contract for PAC-2 is perceived as a more operational tool. ### Context: Deficit figures The discussions in Berlin come against the backdrop of previously voiced data by Zelenskyy regarding the scale of ammunition shortages: according to him, during 2026, Ukraine received an average of about 12 Patriot missiles per month, while monthly consumption could reach 35 units, and missing interceptors had to be sought through other channels. The PURL program, which covers the supply of shells and ammunition for F-16, HIMARS, Patriot, and AIM, partially covers needs, with Europe paying for a significant portion of the procurement. It is this gap between needs and the pace of supplies that makes the issue of accelerating the German contract critical for getting through the winter. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Зеленский об ускорении поставок ракет для Patriot из ФРГ: помогли бы пройти зиму](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-priskorennya-postachannya-raket-1793799099.html) - Primary source: Zelenskyy's statements after meeting Pistorius, PAC-2 contract, IRIS-T, F-16, 500 PAC-3 for $2.1 billion. - ["Поможет пережить зиму": Зеленский обсудил с Писториусом ускорение поставок PAC-2](https://24tv.ua/ru/rakety-pac-2-dlja-sistemy-patriot-u-ukrainy-est-kontrakt-germaniej_n3173797) - Confirms the date of November 4, the PAC-2 topic, the two-year contract, IRIS-T, and F-16. - [Зеленский раскрывает критический дефицит Patriot: 12 ракет в месяц против 35 потраченных](https://my.ua/news/cluster/2026-10-28-zelenskii-raskryvaet-kriticheskii-defitsit-patriot-12-raket-v-mesiats-protiv-35-potrachennykh) - Context from 10.28.2026: figures 12/35, PURL, pressure from partner countries. Used as background context, not as a fact of the meeting in Berlin. - [Зеленский: Украина ожидает поставок ракет для систем ПВО Patriot и NASAMS от США и партнёров](https://www.aa.com.tr/ru/мир/зеленский-украина-ожидает-поставок-ракет-для-систем-пво-patriot-и-nasams-от-сша-и-партнёров/4101401) - Confirms negotiations with the US and partners regarding PAC-2 and PAC-3 stocks. ## FAQ ### What did Zelenskyy and Pistorius agree on in Berlin? The parties agreed that their teams would work out the possibility of accelerating the delivery of PAC-2 missiles for Patriot, as well as other discussed positions, particularly regarding IRIS-T and F-16 ammunition. ### What PAC-2 contract does Ukraine have? According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine has a strong contract for the procurement of German-made PAC-2 missiles for the next two years; the parties are currently working on accelerating deliveries. ### Why does Kyiv want to accelerate supplies right now? The president explained this by daily strikes on the energy sector and a chronic shortage of interceptors, especially against ballistic missiles, noting that acceleration would help get through the winter.