BERLIN, March 6 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Friday warned against neglecting Ukraine's need for air defence supplies aginst the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, where
Germany Warns: Don't Overlook Ukraine's Air Defence Amid Iran War Escalation
Germany Stresses Continued Support for Ukraine's Air Defence
Background: Rising Demand for Air Defence Supplies
BERLIN, March 6 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Friday warned against neglecting Ukraine's need for air defence supplies aginst the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, where demand has skyrocketed since Iran started mounting counter-attacks.
Pistorius' Statement on Global Air Defence Shortages
"Everyone knows that air defences and air defence missiles are a rare commodity globally. The ongoing war in the Middle East must not cause us to lose focus on the war in Europe, the war against Ukraine," Pistorius told reporters in Berlin.
Balancing Support Between Ukraine and Gulf Countries
"We must continue doing everything to support Ukraine while not leaving the Gulf countries alone, maybe (helping them out) here and there with equipment or logistics."
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Sabine Siebold, Editing by Friederike Heine)
