Politico reported the information.At a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz stated that the defense ministers are actively working on the logistics for the prompt delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.The defense ministries were actively discussing the details needed to deliver Patriot systems to Ukraine as quickly as possible, a process expected to take weeks. Negotiations were concrete, with the American side prepared to move forward, but no final agreement had been reached.He suggested that in the near future, the ministers will agree on the technical aspects of supplying Patriot systems to Ukraine.The German Chancellor added that Ukraine will also "very soon" receive additional support, including long-range weapons, for better protection, particularly thanks to industrial cooperation with Germany.Donald Trump, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, announced agreements on the supply of weapons to Ukraine.On the same day, Friedrich Merz stated that Germany would play a key role in purchasing Patriot air defense systems from the United States for transfer to Ukraine.On July 15, media reported that almost all U.S. weapons that the North Atlantic Alliance will purchase for transfer to Ukraine are ready for immediate shipment.At the same time, Trump stated on July 16 that the first Patriot air defense systems are already being shipped to allies who will purchase them from Washington for transfer to Ukraine.