Tag: #Pistorius

Hmara at 'Ramstein': Ukraine contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles but asks allies to release interceptors from stockpiles today

Politics 09/08/2026, 22:58

Ukrainian Defense Minister Hmara, at the 36th 'Ramstein' meeting, reported contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles funded by partners and the EU loan, but asked allies to transfer interceptors from stockpiles now in exchange for future upgraded missiles.

Pistorius at Ramstein: Russia will intensify airstrikes in winter, allies must act now

Politics 09/08/2026, 21:45

German Defense Minister Pistorius warned at the Ramstein meeting that Russia will intensify airstrikes on Ukraine with the onset of winter, and called on allies to urgently bolster air defense. The Pentagon confirmed: the conflict will be protracted.

Pistorius at 'Rammstein': Germany to urgently transfer PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine before winter

Politics 09/08/2026, 20:46

At the 36th 'Rammstein' meeting, Pistorius announced the urgent delivery of PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles for Ukraine's air defense before winter. The purchase of additional missiles will be financed through the 90-billion-euro EU defense loan.