German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on an unannounced visit to Kiev
Germany announces new military aid package worth over one billion euros
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kiev on an unannounced visit, announcing a military aid package worth over a billion euros.
- The funds will be allocated, among others, to: for the joint production of drones and the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
Germany increases military support for Ukraine in response to Russian attacks.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived on Sunday on an unannounced visit to Kiev, where he declared that his arrival was a gesture of support in the face of Russia's intensifying attacks on Ukraine.
Today I brought concrete aid, another military aid package worth over a billion euros. We are devoting these funds to the joint production of drones to combat jet-powered drones. In recent weeks, we have achieved a significant technological breakthrough in this field and now we are quickly launching their series production, said the head of the German government at a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
He added that Germany will also provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, combat drones and satellite equipment so that the Ukrainian side can combat Russian launchers more effectively.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Launch of serial production of jet-powered drones.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- When will serial production of drones start?
- What is the delivery schedule for long-range weapons?
