“Germany’s defense ministers Boris Pistorius and Ukraine Rustem Umerov signed an agreement in Berlin on financing the long -range weapons of Ukrainian production – in general, the German minister has promised a wide range of support, the total volume of about 5 billion euros.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: German Defense Ministry, “European Truth”
Details: Umerov arrived in Berlin as part of a visit to the Ukrainian delegation, headed by President Vladimir Zelensky. A number of key arrangements were reached within the visit.
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In particular, Germany will finance the production of long -range weapons in Ukraine. The first systems funded under this scheme can be transferred to the Armed Forces in the next weeks.
Their advantage – they are already in service, which allows them to be put into operation immediately without additional training. According to the German Defense Ministry, a considerable number of weapons can be produced in 2025, but the parts are not reported.
Germany will also continue to supply artillery shells, air defense systems, land weapons and small arms.
A contract with the German defensive Diehl concern was also signed for the supply of air defense systems and corresponding ammunition.
Germany plans to invest in repair infrastructure. It is planned to create repair facilities in the territory of Ukraine – it is provided for the creation of a joint venture between Ukrainian and German defense companies.
In addition, Germany will provide support in communication and medicine.
“These measures of support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine have A total of about five billion euros. The funds are received with the budget already approved by the Bundestag, “the statement said.
It was reported that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Wednesday on Wednesday, the expansion of military assistance to Ukraine by his state, but did not disclose many details within the framework of a new policy of limited information about Kiev’s military support.
Merz also promised to do everything to ensure that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline did not work.
Merz is convinced that Russia’s behavior in negotiations around the Russo-Ukrainian war indicates the Kremlin’s desire to “pull time”.