🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz
Merz unveils €1.35 billion Ukraine aid on surprise visit to Kyiv
What happened
Chancellor Merz traveled to Kyiv and announced a €1.35 billion aid package for Ukraine, which includes long-range weapons, combat drones, and satellite technology, as well as €350 million for energy infrastructure repairs. The package was announced during a visit coinciding with a Russian attack on the capital. Merz also held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and visited the site of a deadly Russian drone attack.
Why it matters
The aid package is significant because it shows Germany's continued support for Ukraine. The conflict has intensified, with both sides targeting energy infrastructure. The outcome of the war affects Germany's security.
Key facts
- Germany has provided over €50 billion in aid to Ukraine since the invasion.
- The aid package includes €350 million for energy infrastructure repairs.
- Germany and Ukraine have agreed on defense orders worth over €8.5 billion.
- The package includes long-range weapons, combat drones, and satellite technology.
- Merz's government has provided the second-highest amount of aid to Ukraine after the US.
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