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Norway donates 590 million euros for Ukraine's air defense!
Germany and Norway are jointly strengthening the Ukrainian air defense with Patriot systems - financial support and delivery in prospect.
Norway donates 590 million euros for Ukraine's air defense!
In a remarkable collaboration, Norway announced that it will support Germany with over 590 million euros to supply Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. This financial assistance, provided jointly with Germany for two Patriot systems and associated missiles, is a clear expression of solidarity in NATO DW highlights. After the meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Berlin in July 2023, in which joint financing was decided, the focus is clearly on strengthening Ukrainian air defense.
The Norwegian Prime Minister emphasized the importance of this cooperation for Ukraine, which urgently needs support in the face of regular attacks from Russia on its air defense systems. Loud Deutschlandfunk Germany is also planning to provide two additional Patriot systems, although delivery from the USA cannot currently take place on time due to delays. The Bundeswehr will therefore initially hand over two of its own systems to Ukraine and will later be supplemented by replacement systems from the USA.
Strong support from NATO
The situation in Ukraine remains tense as Russia has increased pressure through airstrikes, particularly on critical infrastructure. NATO countries are therefore planning to further expand their support for Ukraine The time reported. In a video conference between NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and defense ministers, it was agreed that specific commitments to support should be announced by individual member states in the coming days.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for military support, particularly to continue to hold the front lines and protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure. He has called for receiving at least seven Patriot systems to counter one of the biggest threats, air strikes. In addition to the Patriot systems, other systems such as Iris-T, Samp/T and Nasams could also be made available to support Ukraine.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasizes that Germany must fulfill its NATO obligations. The importance of air defense is also illustrated by the current challenges. The situation in Ukraine remains critical and international cohesion will be essential to the challenges ahead.