Germany's Habeck in Kyiv: Ukraine needs more air defense systems | DW News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Berlin for its continued support for his country, following German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's visit to Kyiv earlier in the day.
"We appreciate Germany's leadership role, which helps not only us in Ukraine to protect lives, but all of Europe itself - to preserve the very Europe that knows how to live peacefully, knows the law and knows how to take care of people," Zelenskyy said in his daily video address on Thursday.
Habeck arrived in Ukraine on Thursday for a surprise visit. Zelenskyy said he discussed the situation on the front and the particular need for air defense systems.
Speaking to DW on Thursday, Habeck said he was optimistic that Moscow "can be stopped."
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[@user-ih9pf6dm9g]

Lucky are those who have the luxury of being “bored” with the war.

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

It is very hard for the current government of Germany to undo the failures of the long years of A.Merkel. There was nothing left in the depots, speaking frankly. More and more aid is getting delivered to Ukraine. Patriots have to be bought in the US and IrisT need to get produced. I hope that Scholz and his team will consider to hand over Taurus systems. They could do serious damage to the russian war production, supply lines (Kerch bridge) and other targets of high value!

[@user-yf3os4ww2z]

you are 100% right! Thanks to German people and Germany at all

[@brunoheggli2888]

You are wrog!She did the right thing at that time with all the informatin she at that time!Its easy to talk clever in hinsight!

[@firstbornchannel1525]

Thanks Germany for the wonderful support!❤🙏

[@polarstorm5986]

Always incredible to see how many dumdums are in the comments.

[@user-gc8pc3ol6l]

Like yourself. What degrees do you have ? Counting to ten ? Reading the alphabet ?

[@polarstorm5986]

@@user-gc8pc3ol6l Way better than that. Something that, it seems, most people these days don't have anymore: common sense

[@gustaafpeeters6173]

Thank God you are here to compensate that😂

[@marisabenson1222]

So many war crimes

[@EduardoNomas-zv4ms]

As if war crimes mattered… Look at Germany supporting Israel’s genocide!

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

TAURUS TAURUS TAURUS

[@user-rm4ee5fp2i]

For Christ sake stop sending weapons ,let it end , Ukraine has long been sold

[@brbhave2p00p4]

Flashbacks from back in the day hits hard

[@brandonlance3601]

Germany getting eastern front flashbacks.....

[@verifiedgentlemanbug]

😂😂😂😂

[@EnjoyMoto]

Thank you

[@lyndonlessey9883]

WHERE IS TAURUS?💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@Mr.Clownensky]

Ahh yes, the Taurus, the wonder "game changer" weapons 🤡

[@dilucragnvindr130]

What makes u think that Ukraine have the right to demand anything that Germany owns?

[@happymelon7129]

Where is Boris ?

[@crymeaariver]

​@@Mr.ClownenskyGame Changer # 69420

[@mrbad3036]

​@@dilucragnvindr130Well for one, Ukranian people are dying to protect Europe from the orc empire.

[@fraumahler5934]

Boris Pistorius was an excellent choice for Defence Minister

[@LikeWater-ln5hh]

5000 helmets is going into the history book.

[@ragingmonk6080]

Ukraine gain independence in 1991 and lost Crimea in 2014. Not investing in their own defense and then begs for handouts like a dog, " is going into the history book.".

[@vinm300]

LOL 5000 tin-hats and then they block RAF weapons flights Going both ways ! LOL Even when it was empty coming home it had to divert Well done Germany (very slow to get started) LOL

[@nonamexd9856]

as the biggest joke ever.

[@rose-marievanduyse4905]

Ich habe das nicht gewusst.....

[@patrickrichard2106]

The US has close to 50% of its Patriot systems in storage. They have a lot of material in storage, not deployed and not planned to be deployed; just sitting there...

[@chillxxx241]

That is not true. The US had to buy Patriots back from Japan to replenish its supply. The US bought HAWK missiles from Taiwan and trying to buy S-300 from Greece for Ukraine.

[@michaelm7534]

SEND TAURUS

[@live_free_or_perish]

I wonder if the basis of German support for Ukraine is the same as others in the free world. For me, as an American, its about a free nation that doesn't want to fall under the tyranny or Russia. A tiny fraction of our budget is all Ukraine needs. We don't even need to put our troops at risk.

[@AN31DO01RR96]

I wonder what you mean by that. Why should Germany have different reasons to support Ukraine than other freedom-loving countries? Are you still living in the 40s?

[@hopfinatorischerkuchenkrieger]

It's honestly somewhat insulting that with your nation being partially responsible for this conflict and dropping military support as it pleases, that you claim Germany has other motives.

[@live_free_or_perish]

@hopfinatorischerkuchenkrieger I don't really know about the German perspective. Is it the the same as the American perspective? You tell me. And obviously I don't speak for all Americans but I think a lot of us feel the same way. And a lot of us are annoyed that a small minority can block the will of the majority.

[@EduardoNomas-zv4ms]

Don’t worry, we are under the tyranny of the USA.

[@munkombwestanley5692]

You can go there as a volunteer yourself. No need of sending someone's son when you who is very much willing is available!

[@justmynickname]

Germany is not the second weapon supplier for Ukraine. Only the second talking about delivery.

[@mattsapero1896]

The gentleman interviewed at the end was awesome! Germany is lucky to have a guy like that.

[@Spacemongerr]

Of course Germany gives 2nd most, it is the 2nd largest economy that supports Ukraine. By capita Germany is 10th (and USA 19th). Per person the countries that have given most military aid is 1.Estonia 2.Denmark 3.Norway 4.Lithuania 5.Latvia Source: Statista

[@MudThought]

maybe the data is old. in the beginning of the war, of course german lag behind but they spent billions. how much estonia gave? i thought german should be number 1 at least. if that site still insist, i doubt the validity all of their analysis.

[@dilucragnvindr130]

Per person? why would u consider that measurement? It should be based on how much did those weapons and ammunition sent to Ukraine is capable of.

[@kreight_]

As if less military equipment was better just because it’s a higher relative metric

[@netiturtle]

US is 32th now, thanks to aid package being stalled in Congress for 7 months. Which means Orban's Hungary has given more as % of GDP. Ukraine support tracker breaks it down. But they are still by far the biggest overall, and size matters

[@Kirstinevad]

Still it says something about the effort of the coutry. Estonia giving all they have will not amount to as much as USA or Germany, but if the rest tried as hard as Estonia Ukraine would be able to defend themself from missil strikes and be in a much better position to kick Russia out.

[@merlin6625]

Because of this War with Russia invading Ukraine, it's caused more war in The World!! All wars need to stop before it can get worse. Wishing you Peace and Harmony!! 🙏

[@chrisrobert5252]

The cause of these wars are the signals of weakness sent by the West to dictatorships, particularly by the Obama and then Biden administrations.

[@johnadam2885]

Stop NATO from expanding.

[@gustaafpeeters6173]

Nato expantion was the cause of this war.

[@RudolphoAqui]

Thank you for aiding in Ukraine’s defence of western democracy

[@Alpha-qh4sb]

Ukraine a democracy...😂😂😂 Joke

[@brandonlance3601]

Bot

[@RudolphoAqui]

@@Alpha-qh4sb the joke is on dictator ruzzia

[@RudolphoAqui]

@@brandonlance3601 the krembot called me a bot,, not a krembot not a krembot not a krembot

[@EduardoNomas-zv4ms]

Western democracy! Hilarious 😂😂😂

[@voyd1507]

Paroles, paroles, paroles..........

[@bakeccho1924]

Biased report as usual😮😮😮

[@marisabenson1222]

Taurus Taurus Taurus

[@Shadinray96]

Down the drain

[@oneshothunter9877]

The flooding in Russia?

[@torturedsoul8066]

The U.S. is more than happy to sell the E.U. as many as they need. Get out that check book. :)

[@SimSimon87]

unlike Russian air defense missiles, American ones actually work.

[@user-sl1ms2og6g]

Your Chinese go to Saddam Hussein

[@Radonslur]

so now we know Russia is worried about US weapons...interesting

[@Mr.Clownensky]

​@@SimSimon87is this why Ukraine dam is destroyed, Powerplants are burning? 🤔

[@SimSimon87]

@@Mr.Clownensky You don't follow the news, do you?

[@richard63]

Just sign Ukraine into NATO. Problem solved.

[@happymelon7129]

seeing GZ , the world woke up from the west double standard. When the west talk about human rights , the rest just laugh.😂

[@zollen123]

Lets hope that would not be used as an excuse to not upholding human rights.

[@univeropa3363]

Ukraine also needs more soldiers, and tanks, and ammunition and all the war supplies we do not have. But hey, I am sure you can win a war with wishful thinking and delusions.

[@Jose-og909]

You should go

[@univeropa3363]

@@Jose-og909 Where to?

[@paulcock8929]

They need some brains to and people of character who tell the people that they must stop to fight a proxy war for the United states

[@paulcock8929]

And they need more brains and people of character who dare to tell the people that they must stop fighting a proxy war for the United States.

[@marisabenson1222]

​@@paulcock8929don't worry ingenuity courage fortitude resilience and strength make them extremely capable. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@tedzehnder961]

Defensive weapons don`t get Russians out of Ukraine, the only thing they do is prolong the war.Ukraine needs offensive capability and Germany is unwilling to give it.The leaders are probably thinking they can make nice with Russia by saying that all they did was protect cities and civilians.This is so underhanded in my opinion.

[@kreight_]

Without air defense Ukraine would be in the dark by now…

[@iiilllii140]

So you suggest no anti air / "defensive weapons" as you call it, since in your eyes they are so useless and prolonging the war. The fact is, and thats why leaders in Ukraine are asking in the first line for more anti-air systems, for a successful offensive operation these systems are extraordinary important, to secure the supply lines, protect the land systems that are advancing, zoning out enemy helicopters, etc. With no working air defense zone you cannot win a modern war.

[@Media56109]

How about offensive weapons ?

[@suamung]

Chidren enjoyed eating wheat and bread of Ukraine. When grown up forgetting everything. What is next

[@wallykaspars9700]

No Taurus for Ukraine. Selensky is too irresponsible and reckless and may provoke a larger war. No media reports that all men from 18 to 24 in Ukraine will be required to take mandatory military training. Just ask Selensky.

[@mmercato7174]

Peacetalks? 😮

[@fr2ncm9]

The Russians don't want peace. Read putin's remarks this year. He wants to conquer Ukraine. If he wins, Russian Troops will be at the border of Poland and within striking distance of Germany.

[@catalintudor3288]

with ruSSia? Lavrov? ...

[@user-ct7mw9yu6n]

Macro tried multiple times and failed

[@Kirstinevad]

Putin would use a peace to rearm and attac again in a few years as he has done multible times.

[@larzkruber822]

They need a agreement from russia that they will not attack ....oh wait, it was already signed by russia

[@jankowalyk7301]

Thanks Germany.

[@climatehero]

Germany surely will be one of the main weapon suppliers after the war; though reluctant, it answered the call without flinching. .

[@User-qv4lg]

You help your friends in need.

[@bugazi3037]

@@User-qv4lgGermany can’t help itself against Russia 🇷🇺 nukes

[@aluimmumitat]

@@bugazi3037 Can I remind you that there is a french nuklear submarin stationed in the Baltics, aiming 24/7, interkontinental missiles with Frances strongest nukes at Moscow. Just in case the Russians have any funny thoughts.

[@pysharleaksolinaelnaheng8530]

We want you to win but don't fight back just defence yourself. Amazing logic.

[@josephthannaing6484]

How about Ukrain airforce, aren't they ready yet?

[@caspar9794]

Again, it seems right to say that Ukraine cannot do only defence to win this, but has to make a combined defence-attack strategy that allows them to destroy the incoming missiles before they cross the border, and attack and destroy missile producing facilities, and other targets they see fit in Russia proper.

[@uchennaabosi7651]

Yeah, good idea but they should do that with their own intelligence and military capacity. Any other way is another step up the escalatory ladder. If you hit where Russia missiles are produced in mainland Russia, the Russian will retaliate by hitting where the missiles was produced in Europe. Every decision should be weighed on the scale of cost & benefits

[@eskay2012]

It is a hopeless situation, giving more weapons to Ukraine is like giving them false hope and sacrificing more Ukrainian men. The leaders must recognise the time to take a strategic step back and call for negotiations. My heart goes for the people of Ukraine.

[@Kirstinevad]

The people of Ukraine doesn't want peace negotiations. Putin does not keep promises of peace. He rearms and in a few years he attacs again, and the suffering of the people continues.

[@eepberlin7970]

If you cared about Ukrainian people you would listen to what THEY say ❤🇺🇦❤

[@MNTrader2012]

Sure, Ivan. Get off the Troll farm, Ivan.

[@Michael-pe5gh]

No it's not - it's only hopeless in mind of cowards. History shows otherwise and Ukraine can win by pushing russians back. All data points show that, Russian army is totally incompetent being unable to conduct any combined arms operation having major advantage in pretty every single metric. If you take a ruler then after 2 years of war, they are still bogged down in the east, in some places made progress like 15 kilometres ( hello Bachmut and Avdieevka ) having horrible casualties, while being at least 3 times larger country than Ukraine. Defeat / Victory is a state of mind.

[@alanccvoo]

Some times I question the wisdom of our leaders ...does weapons actually end wars?

[@user-xj6vj5nh8j]

Hello dear friend! I am from Russia and I am not happy with what is happening now and how! But do you know what the main question is??? Yes, Ukraine is legally a different state now, but believe me, being far away you can't even imagine what the differences between a Russian and a Ukrainian really are! I'll tell you there are no differences, they just don't exist..... You don't understand even close to the real picture of what is happening here... according to

[@user-xj6vj5nh8j]

In fact, this is a civil war provoked by the West and fueled by it to this day! Ukraine is now a private US military company.... It is most insulting when your brothers are fighting with you, and the latter do not even understand that

[@brunoheggli2888]

Yes they do!

[@dirtyharry6297]

Germany number one in support of Ukraine🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦 Solid Leader of EU

[@marisabenson1222]

Sholtz excuses about Taurus does not hold water and is a weak excuse

[@dilucragnvindr130]

What makes u think that Ukraine have the right to demand anything that Germany owns?

[@CoachMischa]

Slava Ukraini

[@Petch85]

I don't like absolut numbers comparison. Is Germany also number 2 if you compare support per GDP or support per population?

[@happymelon7129]

In GDP % , Germany is 1st . France is last , talk louder only.

[@kreight_]

I don’t like relative comparisons because it makes no difference to the war effort…

[@user-ct7mw9yu6n]

​@@happymelon7129i think the Baltic countries are first but they are pretty small

[@eepberlin7970]

@@happymelon7129in % of GDP Germany is 10th behind Estonia, Denmark, Lithuania, Norway, Latvia, Netherlands, Slovakia, Poland and Finland Source: Kiel Institute for World Economy

[@aluimmumitat]

Base on the state of the German Military. The effort made in Germany are huge. Many people forget that the German army was just bare bones when the war began.

[@zollen123]

Germany: We are willing to prolong this conflict for as long as possible so we don't have to send our troops to Ukraine. Let's hope the west will outpace Russia war manufacturing capabilities in the near future.

[@Max-mm9xl]

Germany stop always talking and make actions now!!!! 😡😡😡

[@outside755]

Where is f16?

[@martinaklee-webster1276]

Germany has no F16

[@martinaklee-webster1276]

Germany has no F16

[@oneshothunter9877]

Supposedly arriving Ukraine in June 2025.

[@BadWolf-]

I think you actually believe what you’re saying. This is incredible. What universe are you living in? I don’t recognize it. Who is attacking you? No one.

[@robertnickle8339]

🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏

[@ragingmonk6080]

Yes, there are countries that have more Patriot systems than Ukraine. Those countries BOUGHT them and invested in their defense. Ukraine did nothing, now begs for free kit.

[@Kirstinevad]

Ukraine has invested heavily in their defence since they oweturned their leader, that prowed to be litle less than a russian puppet, But they are at WAR and have been so since 2014. They are running out of ammo. Though prepared, the long front and heavy attacs mean that they need help if we want peace in Europe. They are doing the fighting and suffering and they need all the support we can give. They dont even mind if you give it as a loan. Have you seen what Russia does in occupid territories? Mariupol? Kherson? Butcha? Irpin? Avdivka? (Pardon my spelling)

[@ragingmonk6080]

@@Kirstinevad "Ukraine has invested heavily in their defence since they oweturned their leader" Which is why they beg daily! No air defense on their own. We need ammo, give me jets... Just stop lying! they did not invest!!

[@Kirstinevad]

@@ragingmonk6080 They did. Please spend some time on the subjekt. No matter what, if we want peace in Europe Putin must be stopped from annexing neighbouring contries territories and going to war. He (like every other member of UN) pledged not to move borders by force. He signed in Minsk not to attac Ukraine. Ukraine gave up their N-weapons when USSR split up. I have followed Russia since the 80'es. Things are only getting worse in Russia. Putin is starting wars to stay in power. Ukraine has got nothing for free. They are figting and defending them selfs and the rest of us. Do you wanna let your weapons and ammo collect dust until war comes to you?

[@TheFeldhamster]

​@@ragingmonk6080Ukraine spent over 4% of their GDP on defense before they got invaded. Go watch the military parade they had in 2021, it's still available on YT. They knew what was coming. But they were the second poorest country in Europe (after Moldova). AND, even if you want to, you can't just buy Patriots. The US has to agree to that sale. For the longest time, the US didn't even allow the sale of frigging Javelins to Ukraine! Obama didn't want to sell them. Which means that also any other country that had some was forbidden from selling them to Ukraine. Because the country that makes them has a say. Ukraine only got Javelins after Poroshenko and Trump met. Apparently, Trump and Poro hit it off on a personal level. Poroshenko is what Trump desperately wants to be - a successful business man. He's not called the "chocolate oligarch" for nothing, he has a very successful business that makes chocolate and sweets and cakes and stuff and sells it in a lot of eastern European countries. Big. Think like Suchard or Ferrero or something. So, Poro managed to charm Trump and Trump agree to give/sell them Javelins. Then a week later, Trump had a meeting with Putin and then conveniently tried to "forget" his promise to Poroshenko. It took many months to finally convince him to actually honor the promise and let those Javelins go to Ukraine. Now tell me again how Ukraine was supposed to get Patriots? Same goes for IRIS-T and SAMP-T - nobody would sell them. And the S200 and S300 Ukraine had from its Soviet times, do you honestly think the ruzzians were gonna sell them more? Or S400s? So, where exactly was a poor country that has just half the population of Germany supposed to get good air defense from? Some people...🤦‍♂️

[@bonn9730]

​@@Kirstinevadbro ur high, these Ukrainians don't even have their own tanks and jets

[@marisabenson1222]

Ukraine support

[@rballistic-bananab]

10th by gdp

[@mikeb5613]

Ukraine needs…

[@tommyyang7135]

Who care Germany not going no way..

[@oneshothunter9877]

English, please?

[@tedrosbeiene9308]

Germany all the time in wrong the history .

[@InstinctHDx1]

sure

[@Pleezath]

Not now so idk what you are talking about

[@user-ct7mw9yu6n]

Russia is on the wrong side of history this time started a genocide against a smaller neighbor and now is loosing badly

[@happymelon7129]

Germany also 2nd in military $upport for 111srex111 . 28% by Germany for doing to GZ.

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

5000 helmets really? Hiw about 5000 guns

[@SimSimon87]

that statement was from Feb. 2022

[@marisabenson1222]

10 000 tanks

[@tedcrilly46]

wikipedia has the timeline and stats of donations by country during the russo-ukraine war. Germany does exceptionally well, even since 2014.

[@k-pax8704]

satans

[@zolombox1779]

Germany 2nd in support of naziz in boths Ukraine and Israel only past US who is in 1st place. Your ancesters can be pround of you.

[@hopfinatorischerkuchenkrieger]

You may want to see a doctor or open a history book for a change.

[@dennyperkovitch]

Du bist meine kartoffel salat??

[@MehediHasan-zv4in]

History Teach us Germans are always with the wrong side...

[@atariukass1]

And now you are on the wrong side. You supporting occupants, shame.

[@martinaklee-webster1276]

Shame on you

[@cordellmohawk8408]

Its all over for Ukraine

[@thegoat11111]

Ukraine is the best army in Ukraine.

[@fr2ncm9]

Not if the U.S starts shipping weapons again. Ukraine has been forced to retreat because they simply don't have enough ammunition. For that you can thank MAGA man Mike Johnson. As the speaker of the house, he makes the decision as to what bills come to the floor for a vote. There is a vocal minority of Republicans who are pro Puting and are against supporting Ukraine.

[@cordellmohawk8408]

@@thegoat11111 If you say so lol

[@rauliovan291]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 the highest priority. instead of investing money in Poland and Romania and strengthening Nato's borders. you are only selling German weapons.

[@hs7ehfheuezdhji]

After ww1 and ww2 we learned: never to be on the same side with the germans.

[@snapfinger1]

Given the attitude of France & Germany. Putin will be in Ukraine as long as Afghanistan.

[@user-pz6ls4uk8k]

Литва обречена а Германия может потерять свою восточную часть и Берлин

[@hape3862]

Тебе надо меньше пить водки, Иван.

[@hto_ya_blyat]

​@@hape3862 *Тебе стоит есть поменьше бургеров, Джон. Твои мозги заплыли жиром*

[@FreddyKrueger007]

Lithuania 🇱🇹 condemn Russia 🇷🇺 but support Israel 🇮🇱 attacking civilians in Palestine 🇵🇸 Double standards Lithuania 🇱🇹 Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@Booz2010]

Free TIBET and HongKong from CiCiPee 🇨🇳

[@chamarachan]

Lithuania, Estonia not a sovereign countries

[@user-ct7mw9yu6n]

​@@chamarachanreally why ain't they sovereign countries again

[@chamarachan]

@@user-ct7mw9yu6n They are under control of USA. Literally sovereign but practically not.

[@hopfinatorischerkuchenkrieger]

@@chamarachan Definetly more sovereign than DPR and LPR.

[@FreddyKrueger007]

Philippines 🇵🇭 angry at China 🇨🇳 for occupying their waters but support Israel 🇮🇱 occupying lands in Palestine 🇵🇸 Double standards Philippines 🇵🇭 Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@branimirsalevic5092]

Second helper, means third loser.

[@DanielPredu]

Use habeck as a shield hahahah

[@user-sl1ms2og6g]

Germany finally gradually wake up

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Ukraine asked for 60 and got 1😂😂😂😂😂😂 what is that going to cover??

[@Mr.Clownensky]

😂

[@happymelon7129]

seeing GZ , the world woke up from the west double standard. When the west talk about human rights , the rest just laugh.😂

[@polarstorm5986]

@@RUTHLESSambition5 Germany itself only had 15 systems. At the moment we only have 9 left. The others went to Ukraine and eastern allies to protect the skys. 1 System roughly can cover 70km radius.

[@erictan470]

Russia.....💪💪💪🇷🇺

[@marisabenson1222]

Taurus Taurus Taurus