Overview

• German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on June 12 to negotiate expanded weapons support for Ukraine.
• Germany and Ukraine agreed on a three-year schedule to deliver Iris-T air defence systems to strengthen Ukraine’s aerial defences.
• Pistorius said Germany’s aid could reach €9 billion in 2025, up from an initial €7 billion, with an additional €1.9 billion under consideration.
• Berlin will boost funding for Ukraine’s defence industry to accelerate domestic production of long-range drones and missiles.
• Pistorius warned that Russia’s intensifying drone and missile attacks show no interest in peace and reinforce the need for continued support.