Germany pledges massive €5 billion military aid package
During the Ukrainian president's visit to Germany, a massive €5 billion military aid package was announced. As the large sum of money already indicates, the package has one or two surprises up its sleeve.
False advertisement: German Ministry of Defence corrects newest Ukraine aid package
For the first time in a long time, the German Ministry of Defence announced a new comprehensive military aid package in support of Ukraine last Friday. One week later, it now changed the online communication regarding the package to address a communication faux pas.
Germany provides Ukraine with a new military aid package
During last Friday's meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, Germany announced a new military aid package to provide Ukraine with additional military assistance over the course of 2025. While the military equipment contained in the package is urgently needed, the announcement itself appears to be at least somewhat misleading.
Why the Budget Committee’s €8.2 billion approval is more important than you might think
On Friday, the Bundestag's Budget Committee approved around €11 billion in additional funds that will be spent on providing Ukraine with military aid. This includes over €8 billion earmarked for military aid over the years 2026 to 2029. Although these take a back seat in general reporting, they are more important than many people realise.
Budget Committee approves multi-billion aid package for Ukraine
The Bundestag’s Budget Committee has just approved a multi-billion euro aid package from which Ukraine will benefit between 2025 and 2029.
€3 billion package: Ministry of Defence announces further details
Germany is about to provide Ukraine with a new €3 billion military aid package. The German Ministry of Defence has now announced further details.
Scholz still won’t give in on the €3 billion for Ukraine assistance
According to government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, Olaf Scholz will not budge from his position regarding the €3 billion funding for additional assistance to Ukraine.
Scholz would mobilise up to €10 billion in military assistance if re-elected
In the event of an election victory, Chancellor Scholz would like to provide up to €10 billion in military assistance for Ukraine this year. This is what he said in a SPIEGEL interview on the 12th of February.
Hardly any hope left for €3 billion in additional Ukraine assistance
Shortly before the upcoming elections in Germany on the 23rd of February, there is hardly any hope left that an additional €3 billion Ukraine assistance will be approved.
Germany pledges 12 PzH 2000 and an undisclosed number of FIM-92 Stinger to Ukraine
Today, during the latest meeting of the UDCG, Germany pledged 12 PzH 2000 and an undisclosed number of FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS as additional military assistance to Ukraine.
