German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has affirmed a swift progression toward the planned transfer of Patriot air defense systems from the United States to Ukraine, routing the delivery through Europe. Speaking in Washington D.C. during a visit with U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth, Pistorius stated that discussions at the working level would proceed “calmly and quickly” to determine the logistics and conditions surrounding the transfer.
Several technical, logistical and financial considerations remain to be addressed, Pistorius acknowledged. However, he expressed confidence that both the German and U.S. sides view these challenges as resolvable. He confirmed that Germany had previously offered to purchase two Patriot systems from the United States with the intention of subsequently providing them to Ukraine.
In related developments, remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump have generated international attention. Trump recently announced plans for significant weapons deliveries and issued a timeframe of 50 days to Moscow for achieving progress toward a ceasefire in Ukraine. Should this deadline pass without demonstrable advancements, Washington is reportedly considering imposing stringent tariffs against Russia and its trading partners.