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German Chancellor Merz visited Kiev to announce a new wave of military aid and commercial deals amid continued Russian air strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on the 4th despite Russia's violent air strikes, and announced a further 1 billion euros (approximately NT$35.5 billion) in aid to Kyiv, emphasizing that Germany's support for Ukraine will not be backed down by intimidation.
Russia has recently expanded its air strikes against Ukraine, targeting telecommunications, power, transportation infrastructure and other military assets. Even when Mertz and Ukrainian President Zelensky visited places such as the Memorial to the Fallen Soldiers, air raid sirens and explosions continued to sound throughout Kiev.
Merz pointed out at the joint press conference that Moscow's actions are intended to undermine the morale of the Ukrainian people. To this end, Berlin has provided 350 million euros (approximately NT$12.45 billion) in funds to repair energy facilities and ensure the winter living conditions of the Ukrainian people. The accompanying senior executives of German companies signed a total of 14 business agreements worth 6.6 billion euros (approximately NT$234.7 billion) with the Kiev government and companies. These include supply contracts with Diehl Defense for IRIS-T air defense missiles, Hensoldt for radar equipment, and Quantum Systems for jet drone interceptors.
Merz emphasized that Germany is Ukraine's strongest supporter. "Our motivation is not only to defend Ukraine's territorial integrity, but also for Germany's own interests, because this matter is related to European security." "This also proves that we will not shrink from intimidation."
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Ukraine to use German funds to repair winter energy facilities
Very likely · Within months

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