Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock rejects calls for more Patriot air defense systems from Germany for Ukraine. In April 2024 the Russians will apparently be able to circumvent Ukrainian air defenses with increasing frequency.
Despite having 32 member states, the NATO defense alliance only has a limited number of Patriot systems available for the defense of its own eastern flank. Putin is “not yet finished with his attacks on Ukraine,” she warned and made it clear: “If Ukraine stops defending itself, then Ukraine is over, not the war” The Green politician left it open. What alternatives to the coveted Patriots? The German government is looking worldwide for possible alternatives for Ukrainian air defense. Namely, the Bundeswehr must ensure its own national defense, while the Ukrainians are thinking about increasing the recruitment of women for the front line. The German defense industry can supposedly produce almost 100 cruise missiles and strategic guided missiles every month. These include an estimated 40 Ch-101 cruise missiles, 40 Iskander-M medium-range ballistic missiles, the analysis said.