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Germany Promises €2 Billion for Air Defense and Joint Weapon Production in Surprise Kyiv Visit

The visit underscores Germany’s strategy to fortify Europe’s security by backing Ukraine’s domestic arms industry.

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, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived unannounced in Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s role as Ukraine’s second-largest military backer.
  • Germany earmarked an extra €2 billion for air defense systems and ammunition to help Ukraine repel intensified Russian bombardments.
  • Wadephul and German defence industry representatives announced joint ventures to boost Ukraine’s domestic weapons production and strengthen its negotiating posture.
  • Berlin pledged to uphold EU and G7 sanctions on Russia while withholding direct transfers of Taurus long-range missiles.
  • During the visit, Wadephul delivered a new aid package to units of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry and observed the deployment of IRIS-T air defense systems.