Pistorius says Germany can no longer supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems over own defense gap risk.

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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out supplying Ukraine with additional Patriot air defence systems for now, citing the risk of unjustifiable gaps in German air defence. He has urged other countries to contribute more.

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7 Nov 2026 · 09:06 UTC
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7 Nov 2026 · 09:06 UTC
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