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Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
The countries will develop battle-tested drones and other defense systems as Ukraine seeks to expand production and strengthen its war effort.
- On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to launch joint production of advanced drones and defense systems, scaling up Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.
- European leaders hope to urgently release a promised €90 billion loan following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's election defeat last weekend, which previously blocked the vital financial aid.
- Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced a $4.7 billion defense package allowing Kyiv to purchase "several hundred" American-made Patriot missiles, strengthening air defense against Russian barrages.
- At a newly launched "Unity Hub" in Berlin, Ukrainian Social Minister Denys Uliutin met German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to discuss integration advice for refugees and encouraging their return home.
- Germany has emerged as Ukraine's primary backer as the United States reduces support, with defense leaders set to coordinate further aid at Wednesday's Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Berlin.
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Los Angeles TimesUkraine agrees to defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.
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While Moscow is intensifying its attacks, Berlin and Kiev are expanding their cooperation in air defense, industry and technology.
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In Berlin, Federal Chancellor Merz received Ukrainian President Selenskyj. After the election in Hungary, Merz now hopes that the EU's EUR 90 billion loan will soon be released for Ukraine.
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