German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the continuation of military assistance to Ukraine
The German government plans to allocate billions of euros to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2026-2029
Quick Look
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced his continued support for Ukraine, despite public discontent.
- The German government has budgeted for 2026-2027 more than 23 billion euros for the purchase of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
The German government plans long-term financing of arms supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the period from 2026 to 2029.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected the position of those citizens who express dissatisfaction with the fact that Germany continues to provide assistance to Ukraine.
“I see these polls, I hear these opinions and I take them seriously, although I do not share them,” the chancellor said during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday, commenting on criticism of support for Ukraine in German society. Mertz's words are quoted by the DPA agency.
The German government has included a record 11.5 billion euros in the federal budget for 2026, which will be spent on the purchase of artillery, drones, armored vehicles and other weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the draft budget of Germany for 2027, assistance to Ukraine from Berlin will amount to 11.6 billion euros. In 2028-2029, it is planned to allocate at least another 8.5 billion euros from the state treasury to support Kyiv.
What to Watch
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Allocation of 11.5 billion euros to help the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2026
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Open Questions
- How will funding be distributed if the economic situation in Germany changes?
