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The European Union could buy Patriot systems from countries that do not want to transfer them to Ukraine. Such a statement was made by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and the leading candidate for the post of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
“We know that many countries are sitting on a large pile of Patriot systems, perhaps unwilling to provide them directly. We can buy them from them, we can deliver them to Ukraine, we have the money. This is extremely important," The Guardian quoted him as saying.
It is noted that two days ago, the Netherlands promised to provide Ukraine with 4 billion euros in military aid over the next two years. The country also announced the transfer of several Patriots, although Rutte did not specify the exact number.
Ukraine's need for Patriot systems
Against the background of increasing Russian attacks on Ukraine, in particular, strikes on energy infrastructure and shelling with guided aerial bombs, the state is actively looking for additional air defense systems. In particular, work is underway to search for Patriot complexes. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba stressed that Ukraine is even ready to lend Patriot to other countries.
Recently, it became known that Germany will "immediately" transfer another Patriot system to Ukraine. The country will also transfer missiles to air defense systems, so other batteries that our country has will also be equipped.
