US EditionGerman defence minister visits Ukraine for talks on weapons support
- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv on June 12, 2025, to discuss expanding military support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia.
- The visit followed Germany's May 28 agreement allocating 5 billion euros in military aid and comes as the United States considers reducing its support.
- Germany plans to boost Ukraine's defense by funding local production of long-range drones and supplying air defense systems, artillery, and handguns, excluding Taurus cruise missiles.
- Pistorius emphasized that full efforts are being made to assist Ukraine in strengthening its defense capabilities and advancing to a stage where Russia becomes willing to engage in meaningful talks.
- Pistorius's visit underscores Germany's role as Ukraine's second-largest military backer and Europe's increasing responsibility amid ongoing peace talks and uncertain U.S. aid.
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The answer to the SPD »Manifesto« came from Kiev on Thursday: Boris Pistorius announced there that Germany and Ukraine are entering the joint production of far-reaching weapons systems.
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Germany’s defense minister on Thursday pledged a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 1.9 billion euros, as European and NATO officials met in Rome to discuss bolstering the bloc’s defense and security spending amid rising risks of Russian aggression.Berlin’s pledge will likely bring relief to Kyiv after Washington signaled a reduction in next year’s budget for military aid to Ukraine. Germany is Ukraine’s second-largest backer, and along …
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music This morning, the SPD defense minister arrived in the Ukrainian capital. While the Social Democrats in Berlin are discussing the "peace" manifesto, Pistorius is demonstrating there for further support for the attacked country. Rixa Fürsen and Hans von der Burchard discuss the SPD's rifts – but also the specific military projects the defense minister will be discussing in Kyiv. The Berlin Playbook p…
Germany's Minister of Defence has pledged further financial support to the Ukrainian President Selenskyi. Pistorius is currently in Kiev.
The head of Germany’s defense, Boris Pistorius, has moved this Thursday to Ukraine to discuss the increase in military support for the Ukrainian forces. It is the first visit of the German minister to Kiev as part of the new executive appointed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “We are doing everything we can to support Ukraine so that it can defend itself and be in a position in which Russia is prepared for serious negotiations,” said Pistorius bef…
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