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Germany Pledges $1.5 Billion More for Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Attacks
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Firstpost•04-10-2026, 22:16
Germany Pledges $1.5 Billion More for Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Attacks
- •German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced over –1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) in new aid for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv, as Russia escalated air attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- •The aid package includes –1 billion for military support, such as long-range weapons, combat drones, and satellite technology, and –350 million for winter preparations, including generators and repairs to energy infrastructure.
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Merz signed 15 agreements worth over –8.5 billion, covering security cooperation, weapons production, procurement, and expanded counter-drone systems.
- •Russia has intensified its aerial campaign using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, with Moscow's Defence Ministry vowing to increase attacks on military-industrial facilities.
- •Merz condemned attacks on civilians, urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, and accused Russia of hostile activities against Germany, including drone incidents and cyberattacks.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced more than €1.3 billion, equivalent to $1.5 billion, in fresh assistance for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.
The package includes approximately €1 billion allocated for weapons and defence equipment, along with €350 million designated to help Ukraine prepare for the winter through generators, power substations, and energy infrastructure repairs.
The military component features long-range weapons, combat drones, satellite technology, and funding for the joint production of drones designed to intercept Russian jet-powered drones.
