Germany cannot provide Ukraine with more Patriot systems for now, defense minister says

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that the country cannot supply additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine at this time due to depleted resources. He emphasized that further transfers would compromise Germany's own defense capabilities. Pistorius urged other nations to enhance their support for Ukraine's air defenses, with discussions planned for the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. He also noted significant Russian troop losses while Ukraine continues to face attacks on its energy infrastructure and a shortage of air defense interceptors. President Zelensky recently met with Pistorius to discuss expediting missile deliveries for Ukraine's defense.