Berlin holds talks with Washington on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense
Berlin is engaged in intensive consultations with partners, particularly the United States, on how to bolster Ukraine’s air defense amid ongoing Russian aerial attacks. This was stated during a briefing on Friday, July 4, by German federal government Spokesperson Steffen Kornelius, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. Kornelius noted that “very intensive discussions” are underway regarding how to supply Ukraine with defensive capabilities, especially air defense systems. He did not directly answer whether Germany plans to purchase Patriot systems from the U.S. for transfer to Ukraine, only saying that “various options are being considered.” He also declined to comment on reports…