Selenskyj expresses gratitude for Germany's weapons supply and anticipates additional systems.
The President stated that during the Berlin meeting, a new plan for air defense had been agreed upon, moving beyond the Patriot air defense systems provided by Germany. He didn't want to give specific details about this new decision. When prompted, he simply replied, "Certain things are best discussed quietly before they're made official."
Selenskyj emphasized that Ukraine needs advanced solutions for air defense against Russian attacks, facing the Federal Chancellor. "This is the moment when allies should arm us with everything necessary to repel the Russians from our lands," Selenskyj expressed.
In just 24 hours, Russia launched 135 glide bombs over Ukraine, weighing around a ton each, Selenskyj reported. The current situation is "very challenging," he added.
Scholz confirmed Germany's willingness to provide additional military assistance to Ukraine; however, he didn't provide further details. About the ongoing disagreement on sending German military trainers to Ukraine, Scholz answered, "As you're aware, we've decided to give support on our own territory for training purposes, and this decision will not change."
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Selenskyj appreciated Germany's provision of weapons and mentioned the expectation of more advanced air defense systems. The new strategy, discussed in Berlin, surpasses the deployment of the Patriot air defense missile system. Selenskyj emphasized the urgent need for sophisticated air defense solutions to counter Russian attacks on Ukraine. Despite the secrecy surrounding the details, Selenskyj mentioned the importance of private discussions before official announcements. Olaf Scholz, the German Federal Chancellor, promised additional military aid to Ukraine but remained vague about specifics. In response to the controversy over sending German military trainers to Ukraine, Scholz reiterated that Germany would continue offering training support on its own territory.
