Germany announces new military aid package for Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth €1.4 billion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shake hands during a press statement at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, 11 October 2024. Zelenskyy is on a visit to Germany after visiting France and Italy.

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The announcement followed discussions between Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin on Friday.

The aid, valued at EUR 1.4 billion, is expected to be delivered to Ukraine before the end of this year. In addition to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and Norway are contributing to the package.

“This package will include more IRIS-T and SkyNext air defense systems, as well as Gepard tanks, armored howitzers, armored vehicles, combat drones, radar systems, and artillery ammunition,” Scholz detailed before a private meeting with Zelenskyy.

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Scholz announces a new €1.4 billion aid package for Ukraine during meeting with Zelenskyy.

It will be formed with the support of Belgium, Denmark and Norway and will be delivered by the end of the year.

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Zelenskyy, for his part, emphasized Ukraine's desire for peace. “I am presenting our closest allies with a plan for achieving peace, one that we believe is realistic. Nothing is more important to us than peace, as this war is devastating our Ukraine,” the Ukrainian president stated.

 In addition to military aid, Germany continues to send specialists to assist with repairs and maintenance of Ukraine’s energy and heating networks, which have been deliberately targeted by Russian missile strikes especially ahead of winter.

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Source: IAR