Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defence system at 'critical time'

Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defence system at 'critical time'
by AFP Staff Writers
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 13, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for committing to supply another Patriot air defence system and missiles, saying the military aid comes at a critical point.

"I am grateful to the chancellor for the decision to supply another additional Patriot system to Ukraine and missiles to the existing air defense systems. Thanks, Olaf, for your leadership! This is a real manifestation of support for Ukraine at a critical time for us," Zelensky wrote on Telegram.

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