🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz
Zelensky, Merz agree on 1.3-billion-euro support package for Ukraine
What happened
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new support package from Germany worth more than 1.3 billion euros, following a meeting with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The package includes military aid, including air defence capabilities and long-range weapons, as well as support for Ukraine's energy sector. Germany will also provide satellite technology and combat drones to Ukraine. The package is in addition to 15 existing agreements worth more than 8.5 billion euros between
Why it matters
The new support package is significant as it provides Ukraine with aid to strengthen its air defences and energy infrastructure. This support is part of a broader effort by Germany and the European Union to provide financial and military assistance to Ukraine. The package is also part of a larger effort to help Ukraine prepare for the coming winter.
Key facts
- Ukraine will receive a new support package worth more than 1.3 billion euros from Germany.
- The package includes air defence capabilities, long-range weapons, and support for Ukraine's energy sector.
- Germany will also provide satellite technology and combat drones to Ukraine.
- Ukraine and Germany have 15 existing agreements worth more than 8.5 billion euros.
- 350 million euros will be allocated to repair Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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