Scholz on third Patriot for Ukraine: Hard decision, example for other countries
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Germany's decision to transfer the third Patriot system to Ukraine proved to be a challenging one. However, it sets an example for other countries that should follow suit, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The Chancellor reminded that Germany has committed to supporting Ukraine as much as necessary.
"As you know we decided to submit now a third Patriot system to Ukraine, which was a decision that was not that easy because we don't have too many of them, but it was important to do so," said Scholz.
He added that Germany hopes that some other European countries will follow this example because Ukraine needs more ammunition, artillery, tanks, and particularly Patriots.
Patriot for Ukraine
Ukraine urgently needs such air defense systems as they enable the country to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles and effectively protect vital infrastructure.
However, not many countries in the world possess such systems. Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Poland is currently receiving the first Patriot systems ordered seven years ago. Therefore, Warsaw cannot transfer air defense systems to Ukraine.
