Germany announced a new aid package for Ukraine - Merz talks about air defense, long-range weapons, and drones
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced new aid packages with drones and ammunition. In 2026, Germany became Kyiv's main bilateral partner.

Germany has approved new packages of military aid for Ukraine, which will include air defense systems, long-range weapons, drones, and ammunition. This was stated by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as reported by UNN.
According to Merz, support for Ukraine remains a strategic priority for Berlin, and in 2026, Germany became Kyiv's main bilateral partner.
Today, we have agreed on new aid packages, primarily in the field of air defense. This also applies to long-range weapons, drones, and ammunition.
He emphasized that Ukraine's stability directly affects the security of all of Europe.
