US President Biden announces further Patriot system for Ukraine
"We are working on further pledges this year," said the joint statement by President Biden, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) of Germany, and the Prime Ministers of Romania, the Netherlands, and Italy. "Our message to Moscow and the world is clear: Our support for Ukraine is strong and unwavering."
During the summit, the heads of state and government of the Ukraine alliance are expected to announce new military aid of 40 billion Euros over a year in perspective up to Thursday, as well as new bilateral security guarantees for Kiev. However, there will be no membership invitation for Ukraine.
- Olaf Scholz, the SPD leader from Germany, echoed President Biden's commitment, stating that they are pursuing additional pledges this year.
- According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, the support from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the USA is crucial in the face of Russia's aggression.
- At the NATO summit, Germany, alongside Italy, Romania, and the Netherlands, pledged to provide Ukraine with a 40 billion Euros military aid package over the next year.
- During the discussions in Washington, the heads of state emphasized the need for Ukraine to receive the Patriot air defense missile system from the USA, further strengthening their defenses.
- The German government, under Chancellor Scholz, has agreed to contribute towards the acquisition of the Patriot system by Ukraine, with the Dutch and US Presidents also pledging support.
- In a joint press conference after the NATO summit, Joe Biden, Olaf Scholz, and the leaders of Italy and Romania reaffirmed their commitment to protect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- The NATO leaders expressed their solidarity with Ukraine at the summit, with Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands ensuring their forces will strengthen the nation's air defense capabilities through the deployment of the Patriot system in Romania.
- The Ukrainian Prime Minister appreciated the decisive steps taken during the NATO summit, acknowledging the vital role of Germany, Italy, and the USA in providing the much-needed Patriot air defense missile system for its defense.
