Germany to Supply Ukraine with Missiles and Patriots

Germany has pledged to provide Ukraine with new long-range missiles and additional Patriot air defense systems in the coming weeks to bolster Kyiv's defense against Russian attacks. The specific type of long-range missile has not been disclosed, though Germany continues to rule out the Taurus missile but is considering other domestically produced systems. The U.S. and Germany are jointly working to expedite the delivery of Patriot systems, with Germany funding their acquisition, but logistics for launchers are still being resolved. Experts warn that using costly Patriot interceptors against inexpensive Russian drones is unsustainable for Ukraine. A new UK-Germany treaty is set to enhance defense cooperation, including joint missile projects, as part of a coordinated European response to Russia. U.S. officials have denied any plans to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, despite ongoing discussions about potential long-range weapon support.