🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz · 2 sources
Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany wont be intimidated
What happened
Chancellor Merz unveiled €1 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine, saying Germany will not be intimidated into dropping its support. The announcement was made during a visit to Kyiv marked by Russian drone attacks, which have targeted Ukrainian cities, including infrastructure and military assets. Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited a memorial to soldiers killed during the war and the Academy of Sciences, where a drone strike killed at least two people. Germany's exe
Why it matters
The aid package and diplomatic efforts highlight ongoing tensions between Germany and Russia over Ukraine, with implications for European security and stability.
Key facts
- Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced €1 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine
- The aid includes €350 million for energy sector repairs
- German executives signed agreements worth €6.6 billion with Ukrainian companies and government
- Russian drone attacks have targeted Ukrainian cities, including infrastructure and military assets
- Ukraine has struggled to down Russian high-speed jet-powered attack drones.
Official statement
“We do this not only to protect Ukraine's territorial integrity; we do it deeply in our own interest, for it is a matter of Europe's security,”
🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz · Full statement & source
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