Trump announced plans to send Patriot batteries to Ukraine, insisting that Europe should cover the costs. Germany is a likely candidate to fund the vital air defense systems, with its defense minister expressing interest in acquiring two systems for Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz previously had discussions with Trump regarding this arrangement, illustrating a proactive approach to supporting Ukraine amid Russian assaults. Germany currently possesses limited Patriot systems, prompting concerns about their capacity to meet NATO's defense goals.
We basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military equipment. They are going to pay us 100% for that, and that's the way we want it.
We are ready to acquire additional Patriot systems from the United States and make them available to Ukraine.
We only have six left in Germany. That's really too few, especially considering the NATO capability goals we have to meet.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Trump about the matter as early as July 4.
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