Germany's Chancellor Visits Kyiv and Announces Military Support Exceeding One Billion Euros
In a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new military aid package and plans for cooperation in producing interceptor drones.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, accompanied by German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche.
Merz brought with him a new support package for Ukraine, including military aid worth more than one billion euros, alongside humanitarian assistance for civilians affected by the ongoing war with Russia.
The package also included plans for cooperation between Berlin and Kyiv in the production of interceptor drones, a move aimed at strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities against repeated Russian attacks using drones and missiles.
Full details of the visit did not reveal how long the German Chancellor would remain in Kyiv or what other official meetings were planned, but the visit takes place within the framework of continued European support for Ukraine since the start of the war.
Germany is among the largest European supporters of Ukraine both militarily and financially, and Berlin is pursuing joint manufacturing projects to reduce Kyiv's dependence on external imports of defense equipment.
Sources
- في زيارة مفاجئة..ميرتس يحمل إلى كييف دعماً عسكريا يفوق مليار يورو — Deutsche Welle — Arabic
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