Overview

• Johann Wadephul’s surprise June 30 visit to Kyiv included meetings with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
• Germany earmarked an additional €2 billion for air defence systems and ammunition to strengthen Ukraine’s air shield.
• New joint ventures with German defence firms were announced to expand Ukraine’s capacity for indigenous weapons manufacturing.
• Berlin confirmed its status as Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the US but reiterated its refusal to supply Taurus long-range missiles.
• Wadephul warned that President Vladimir Putin rejects genuine negotiations and insists on Ukraine’s capitulation.