Ukraine prepares new contracts for air defense systems and missiles

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced preparations for new contracts on air defense systems and missiles, stating that decisions have been made but details remain undisclosed for now. Zelensky urged international partners to provide more anti-ballistic missiles to protect infrastructure, calling this the main current challenge. His announcement follows German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's October 4 visit to Kyiv, where Germany pledged a support package exceeding €1.3 billion. During Merz's visit, Ukraine and Germany signed 15 agreements worth €8.5 billion, including measures to strengthen air defense and boost German production of Patriot and FREYJA missiles. Zelensky also discussed air defense with French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on October 5.


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