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German Foreign Minister Tours Kyiv and Odesa, Pledges Fresh Arms and Aid

Germany is bolstering Ukraine’s front lines with advanced air defense, fresh funding, local weapons manufacturing capacity

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks to media after nuclear talks of Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Britain and EU with Iran in Geneva, Switzerland, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE - A Russian drone attacks a building during Russia's massive missile and drone air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, file)
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Overview

  • On June 30, Johann Wadephul made an unannounced stop in Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense and to condemn President Putin’s refusal to negotiate.
  • He pledged additional modern air defense systems, vehicles and humanitarian assistance, supported by an extra €2 billion earmarked for air defense and ammunition.
  • During a July 1 meeting with Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, Wadephul handed over vehicles, demining equipment and IRIS-T interceptors to frontline units.
  • Germany outlined plans to establish joint ventures that will accelerate domestic arms production and reduce Ukraine’s reliance on foreign suppliers.
  • Joined by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Wadephul visited Odesa to inspect Russian strike damage and discuss bolstering Ukraine’s air shield with new interceptors and long-range capabilities.