German Defense Minister Christina Lambrecht discussed military support to Ukraine with her American counterpart, Lloyd Austin. This has been reported Web site German Ministry of Defense.
According to the agency, the main topics of discussion between the two ministers were the situation in Ukraine and “coordination of further military support” to the country.
According to Lambrecht, quoted in the statement, he also discussed Germany’s involvement in strengthening air defense by supplying its American counterpart with the Patriot air defense system, including a range of ammunition. Also, the ministers spoke of a joint German-American attempt to supply Ukraine with Western-style infantry fighting vehicles.
Previously reportedHe said the United States will provide Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine and Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Germany and an additional Patriot air defense system battery. This was learned from a joint written statement made by the two countries following a phone call between US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, as well as a statement made by the White House and the German Cabinet.