To Ukrainian recovery conference hosted in Rome, the Chancellor Friedrich Mertz said that the Germany He examines the market for US Patriot air defense systems on behalf of Ukraine. This initiative comes at a time when Russian attacks by drone against Ukrainian targets are escalating, increasing the degree of concern in both Europe and internationally.

Leading Initiatives in Defense Support

Despite the absence of *Donald Trump *from the conference, the presence of *Keith Klogk *, a US special envoy to Ukraine, played a decisive role, confirming the undiminished occupation of Washington and Berlin with the Ukrainian issue. Kiev is pushing uninterruptedly to send modern defensive equipment, with * Volodimir Zelenski * repeating this request during the session.

So far, the US under * Joe Biden * has approved the sending of three Patriot systems to Ukraine. Among the most advanced systems of intercept ballistic missiles, the Patriot They are known for business mobility and the ability to cover extensive protection areas.

Chancellor Mertz has confirmed that there are advanced discussions with both the US government and * Donald Trump * on the purchase of two more Patriot systems.

Messages to Moscow and Washington

From the step of the Conference, the German Chancellor sent a double message: *”To Moscow and President Putin: We will not give up” *and *”To Washington and President Trump: Stay with us and stay with Europe. We are on the same side. ” These statements reaffirmed Germany’s devotion to strategic cooperation within the Western coalition, while highlighting the importance of the common attitude towards Russian aggression.

Huge reconstruction needs

The cost for the next day of Ukraine is huge. Estimates from official Ukrainian bodies raise the cost of reconstruction to over € 800 billion. Chancellor Mertz stressed that Russia would be called upon to contribute significant amounts through sanctions, and pledged that until that happens, Germany’s military support for Ukraine would continue continuously.