Germany Pledges Over €2 Billion in New Military Aid to Ukraine, Says Minister Pistorius
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At the opening of the NATO-Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in Brussels, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius delivered a powerful address reaffirming Germany’s unwavering military and financial support for Ukraine amid continuing Russian aggression. Speaking alongside his U.K., U.S., and Ukrainian counterparts, as well as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Pistorius declared that Russia shows “no intention of bringing this war to an end”, despite suffering catastrophic battlefield losses.
Pistorius cited an estimated 300,000 Russian casualties since the start of the year, describing it as “a horrible price for this inhumane and illegal war of aggression.” He emphasised that while Russia’s offensives have achieved limited territorial gains, Ukrainian forces continue to resist effectively, delaying Russian advances and demonstrating that international support is having real impact.
The German minister announced a major new aid package worth more than €2 billion, including what he called a “Pearl Package” valued at $500 million. This package will provide Patriot air defence interceptors, radar systems, precision-guided artillery rockets, and ammunition — all aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s air and missile defence capacity.
Germany will also supply two additional IRIS-T air defence systems, shoulder-fired anti-air missiles, high-end anti-tank weapons, communication gear, and modern small arms. In a bid to ensure long-term effectiveness, Pistorius unveiled a comprehensive modernization program for weapon systems already supplied to Ukraine, extending their service life and adapting them to evolving battlefield realities.
He further announced plans to deepen German-Ukrainian defence industry cooperation, with a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed later the same day with Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. The agreement will mark a new phase in direct industrial collaboration — a step Pistorius described as vital for Europe’s long-term security.
Pistorius also discussed the future of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), stressing the need for better coordination, streamlined decision-making, and alignment with NATO support structures. Together with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, NATO’s Mark Rutte, and Ukraine’s Denys Shmyhal, Pistorius outlined a plan to make UDCG operations “leaner, faster, and more responsive” to Kyiv’s immediate and strategic needs.
In closing, Pistorius delivered a message of solidarity: “You can count on Germany. We will continue and expand our support for Ukraine… to help it regain and maintain its freedom and peace — for Ukraine and for Europe.” He ended his remarks with the words “Slava Ukraini.”
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