Germany is in advanced and intensive talks with the United States to purchase additional Patriot air-defense missile systems for Ukraine amid escalating Russian drone and missile attacks. The German government, responding to a pause in certain U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine, has proposed buying at least two Patriot systems, with discussions ongoing at working levels to finalize the deal. Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Germany's readiness to acquire these U.S.-made systems to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, having already donated three Patriot batteries from its own reduced stockpile. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius indicated that a decision on the purchase would be made within days or weeks, though delivery could take several months. The U.S. and Germany are reportedly close to an agreement to send five Patriot systems to Ukraine as soon as possible, according to statements made at the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group meeting. The move reflects Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine's air defense in light of intensified Russian attacks and the temporary halt of some U.S. weapons shipments.