Dutch pledge new Patriot air defense for Ukraine — but US delay blocks German shipment
Chancellor Merz said Germany cannot transfer systems until the US confirms its delivery.
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Ukraine to get Patriot missiles “very shortly,” Merz says
The Chancellor confirms Germany's air-defense transfer will happen within weeks as NATO works out logistics.
Switzerland’s Patriot air defense systems delivery delayed by US — Ukraine’s urgent need takes priority amid rising civilian deaths
Switzerland’s planned deliveries between 2026-28 are pushed back while Ukraine faces intensifying Russian aerial terror.
Berlin denies Trump’s claim that Patriots are en route to Ukraine
Germany's Defense Ministry says it has no knowledge of any Patriot systems being shipped out.
Reuters: Trump promised Patriots for Ukraine—Europe got the invoice
Kyiv awaits air defenses while NATO allies scramble to decide who pays and who sends.
Germany is ready to buy US Patriots—Trump undecided
Chancellor Merz says Berlin can fund extra systems for Ukraine, but Washington hasn’t finalized anything.