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Posted on March 6, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 1, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleGermany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned on March 6, 2026, that surging demand for air‑defence supplies amid the Middle East conflict must not detract from sustaining Ukraine’s critical needs. Berlin urges allies to support both theaters thoughtfully.
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.
"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.
"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 by Sabine Siebold, Editing by Friederike Heine)
Germany is worried that the escalating Middle East conflict is increasing global demand for air defence supplies, potentially diverting attention and resources away from Ukraine's needs.
The war involving Iran has caused demand for air defence systems and missiles to skyrocket, making them even rarer commodities worldwide.
Minister Pistorius emphasized the importance of continuing to support Ukraine's air defence efforts without neglecting assistance to Middle East countries where possible.
Yes, there is concern among German officials that increased focus on the Middle East could result in less attention and support for Ukraine’s ongoing war efforts.
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