Ukrainian President Volodymyr Želenskyj Monday after negotiations with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadphul He asked Berlin to deliver other IRIS-T air defense systems to reflect Russian drone and missile attacks more effectively. According to the DPA report, TASR reports this.
Wadephul took place during his first visit to Kiev from joining the office He was to look at one of the IRIS-T systems that Ukrainians are already using. Germany until April this year provided Ukraine Six such systems and promised to supply ten more.
The head of German diplomacy on a foreign journey was also accompanied by representatives of armament companies. Greeding at the negotiations with Wadephul expressed interest in extending defense cooperation between the two countries. Mentioned that in the coming days could be closed around 20 new business partnershipsbut he did not provide any details.
Wadephul He emphasized the already ongoing cooperation between German armament companies and Ukraine and described the possibility of deepening it as a win for both parties. “We learn from it. Both sides benefit from it and prove that Our safety is interconnected and we can also benefit from it economically. This is a good thing and we want to expand it overall, ”the Minister added.
