Contents tagged with Pistorius
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Ukraine submits multi-billion euro weapons wish list to Germany amid ongoing Russian aggression
In a bid to bolster its defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine has submitted a list of desired weapons to Germany, with the total cost running into several billion euros, according to a report by the German newspaper Bild. The list, which has been kept confidential, spans three categories: air defense systems, protected transportation vehicles, and electronic warfare (EW) equipment. Specifically, it includes a request for four new Iris-T surface-to-air defense systems. Ukraine is also …
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Germany pledges over €11 billion for Ukraine's defense
Ukraine's Armed Forces are set to receive state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems aimed at neutralizing Russian missiles and drones. At the forefront of this coalition's efforts is Germany, joined by nine other countries.
The decision emerged from the 27th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, held in the “Ramstein” format on April 11, as announced by the German Ministry of Defense.
This new electronic warfare coalition builds on top of eight existing military coalitions. Germany …
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German Defense Minister: international law supports Ukraine's right for long-range strikes against Russia
Germany has refrained from sending its Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, citing fears of escalation. However, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes that the decision to target Russian territory with Western-supplied long-range missiles rests with the countries supplying these weapons to Ukraine, reports Tagesschau . He emphasized that such actions are permissible under international law as a form of self-defense for Ukraine.
Pistorius suggested that both the U.S. and the U.K. …
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Germany to send 64 additional missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
Germany will provide Ukraine with 64 additional missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
According to him, the missiles will be delivered to Ukraine "immediately."
"This is a very important sign of continued support for the successful air defense efforts of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, especially now, at this special stage of the war," Pistorius said.
Denmark, the United Kingdom, the …
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German Defense Minister: Ukraine has the right to attack military targets in Russian territory
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes that the operations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russian territory amid Russian invasion of Ukraine are quite acceptable, reports the German newspaper Zeit.
In his opinion, it is quite normal for the attacked side to enter the enemy’s territory in order, in particular, to block the enemy's supply routes.
"As long as cities, civilians, civilian facilities are not attacked, you will have to accept it. Reluctantly, but it's part of it, for …