German Chancellor Merz Says Talks Underway to Boost Ukraine's Air Defenses

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said talks are underway with international partners to increase the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine, describing air defense as currently Ukraine's weakest point.

Merz's comments point to an ongoing effort among Ukraine's allies to address gaps in the country's ability to defend against aerial attacks.

A Priority Area for Support

Air defense has been a recurring focus of Western military assistance to Ukraine throughout the conflict, as the country has faced sustained missile and drone strikes targeting its infrastructure and cities.

Merz did not specify which partners were involved in the talks or provide a timeline for when any additional supplies might be delivered.

Germany has been among the countries providing military support to Ukraine since the start of the war, though the scale and pace of that assistance has at times been a subject of debate within the country and among its allies.