#Pistorius

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany has exhausted its capacity to supply Patriot systems to Ukraine. Berlin called on allies to participate more actively in strengthening Kyiv's air defense.

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.

Zelensky announced an agreement on a new missile package for Patriot without naming the partner. The U.S. has not yet issued a license for production in Ukraine, while Germany confirmed its readiness to cover the PAC-3 shortfall with Washington’s consent.

German Defense Minister Pistorius announced the signing with the US of a framework agreement on the joint production of weapons systems in Europe, including PAC-3 missiles for Patriot. Formal authorization has not yet been obtained, but Berlin views this as a key step toward reducing dependence on US supplies.

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.

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.

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.