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Germany to Halve Military Aid to Ukraine by 2025

Budget constraints and reliance on frozen Russian assets drive Berlin's decision, sparking criticism from political allies and opposition.

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 14: (L-R) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to the media during a press conference at the Chancellery on May 14, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. This is Zelensky's first visit to Germany since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Germany is among Ukraine's firmest supporters and has supplied its military with a wide range of weapons. Zelensky is scheduled to travel to Aachen later today, where he is to receive the International Charlemagne Prize. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
A German soldier during an honor guard at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Germany this month decided to rearm its military with a cash injection of 100 billion ($110 billion) and spend at least 2% of gross domestic product on defense in the coming years. Photographer: Bloomberg/Bloomberg
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Overview

  • Germany's aid to Ukraine will drop from €8 billion to €4 billion in 2025, with further reductions planned by 2027.
  • The decision is part of a broader budgetary effort to address a €12 billion shortfall and adhere to constitutional debt limits.
  • Critics argue that the cuts undermine Germany's commitment to European security and send the wrong signal to Russia.
  • Berlin plans to use interest from frozen Russian assets to compensate for reduced aid, though legal and logistical challenges remain.
  • Ukrainian officials and some German politicians continue to push for sustained support, emphasizing its importance for European stability.