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Surprise Kyiv Visit Sees Germany Pledge €2 Billion for Ukraine’s Air Defense and Arms Production

The trip highlights Germany’s focus on deepening strategic ties with Kyiv through industrial cooperation, fresh aid commitments, diplomatic solidarity.

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

  • German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on June 30 to reaffirm Berlin’s support for Ukraine.
  • He pledged continued deliveries of modern air defense systems, other weapons and humanitarian and economic aid to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks.
  • Germany has allocated an additional €2 billion for Ukraine’s air defense and ammunition reserves to strengthen frontline resilience.
  • Wadephul announced plans to establish joint ventures with Ukrainian defense industry partners to increase local weapons production and bolster Kyiv’s leverage in future peace talks.
  • He stressed that Germany will sustain EU and G7 sanctions aimed at restricting Russia’s war financing and countering President Vladimir Putin’s maximalist war goals.