German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany is seeking six additional Patriot air defense systems from NATO countries to send to Ukraine, in addition to the one Germany has already promised.
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Scholz at a press conference on 18 April after a European Council meeting
Following the EU summit on April 18, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Ukraine needs at least seven Patriot systems, with Germany committing to donate one.
On April 18, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that six additional Patriot systems could be delivered to Ukraine.
Scholz urged fellow EU leaders to urgently follow Berlin's lead and send more air defence systems.
Ukraine may receive six additional Patriot air defense systems from NATO partners, on top of the three already transferred by Germany.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that systems available in NATO countries can be transferred to Ukraine to enable better defense against Russian attacks.
Germany has already provided three Patriot systems to Ukraine.
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