Pakistan, July 4 -- BERLIN - Amid growing concern over the weakening of direct US military support to Ukraine, Germany is considering purchasing additional Patriot air defence systems from the United States on Ukraine's behalf, a move aimed at bolstering Kyiv's defences against intensifying Russian aerial assaults.

Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Friday that Berlin is engaged in "more intensive discussions" with Washington regarding the potential deal. According to Der Spiegel, the initiative was discussed during a telephone call between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Kornelius later confirmed this exchange to AFP.

The urgency of these discussions has grown after the US ...