German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Germany will not be able to transfer its Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine due to their small number in the German army.

The head of the German Defense Ministry stated this in an interview with the Financial Times, Ukrinform reports.

It is noted that Berlin has already transferred three of its 12 Patriot systems to Kyiv.

"We have only six (Patriot – ed.) left in Germany," Pistorius said.

He added that the other two were provided to Poland, and at least one was always unavailable due to maintenance or training.

"This is really too little, especially considering NATO's capability goals that we have to achieve. We certainly cannot give (Ukraine - ed.) more," the head of the German Defense Ministry said.

Pistorius said he would discuss a proposal he made to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month to allow Germany to purchase two Patriot systems from the US for Kyiv.

Pistorius also said that Germany would not supply its long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, despite a wave of recent Russian air attacks and a renewed request from Kyiv, the FT writes.

As Ukrinform reported, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will travel to the United States on July 14 for a visit, during which support for Ukraine will be discussed.

Pistorius is scheduled to meet with Hegseth in Washington on Monday, where he said they will discuss a roadmap for U.S. security support for Europe.