
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Berlin is negotiating with international partners to increase the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine, noting that this is now the weakest point in the country's defense and the coming winter could be difficult for Ukraine.
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Ukraine continues to face Russian air attacks, creating an urgent need to strengthen its air defense systems. Germany is one of Ukraine's key Western supporters in the conflict.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Berlin is negotiating with partners to increase supplies for the air defense (air defense) of Ukraine. His words are quoted by TASS.
Merz clarified that he is conducting negotiations on supplies for air defense in the format of personal conversations with a number of heads of state and government of countries around the world. “Now this is the weakest point,” he emphasized, admitting that the coming winter will be difficult for Ukraine.
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Supplies of air defense systems to Ukraine will increase in the coming months
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