German Defense Minister asks Switzerland to transfer Patriot to Ukraine - media
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius asked Switzerland to provide Ukraine with Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, but the outcome is unclear, as Switzerland remains neutral and does not provide weapons to warring countries.
The head of the German Defense Ministry has asked Switzerland to transfer Patriot to Ukraine. According to UNN, this was reported by NZZ.
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The newspaper writes that German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has taken the initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and asked his Swiss counterpart Viola Amherd to supply Kyiv with a Patriot system.
It is noted that the outcome of the negotiations is unclear, as Switzerland is a "neutral state" that does not transfer weapons to warring countries. Berlin has repeatedly tried to get Bern to allow the transfer of Gepard tanks, but this has not happened.
Recall
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on partners to provide Ukraine with more Patriot air defense systems from their existing stockpiles to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
