Romania Contemplates Boosting Ukraine's Air Defense with Patriot System
Amid increased Russian aerial attacks, Romania evaluates sending a Patriot missile system to Ukraine, balancing alliance commitments with national security.
- Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, expresses openness to discuss providing Ukraine with a Patriot missile system.
- Iohannis emphasizes the need to ensure Romania's own defense capabilities are not compromised in the process.
- Germany and other EU countries also pledge support to enhance Ukraine's air defenses, showcasing a unified European response.
- Romania, sharing a significant border with Ukraine, faces direct impacts from the conflict, including stray drone fragments.
- The discussion also touches on Iohannis's candidacy for the NATO chief position, indicating a broader strategic dialogue within the alliance.
Denver Gazette 
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