German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during an unannounced visit to Kyiv, announced the allocation of 1 billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for energy to Ukraine.
- The parties also agreed on joint production of drones.
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Germany continues to provide financial and military support to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine, Reuters reports.
Germany will allocate 1 billion euros in military assistance to Kyiv and another 350 million for repair work in the energy sector. The countries also entered into a deal to jointly produce various types of drones.
Merz announced this during a visit to Kyiv on October 4. President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky added that he and the chancellor discussed the need for air defense systems. “Today we have 15 agreements and documents, and most of them are about cooperation in the field of security, production, relevant purchases, our orders for German industry, joint projects in Ukraine. The total cost of our agreements today is more than 8.5 billion euros,” he said.
On Sunday, Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. He is accompanied by Economics Minister Katharina Reiche and an economic delegation. The politician’s trip to the Ukrainian capital was not announced in advance.
Open Questions
- What types of drones will be produced jointly?
- What is the time frame for implementing energy repair work?
