Fedorov and Pistorius agreed on aid priorities ahead of Ramstein. The focus is on missiles for Patriot, IRIS-T, and Ukrainian drones of various types.
Germany is allocating €300 million for 50,000 shells for Ukraine as part of the Czech initiative. Last year, the FRG had already directed €1 billion to this project.
By mid-year, the 1GNC corps will take over command of troops in Estonia and Latvia. This decision will strengthen the deterrence of Russia on the eastern flank.
Boris Pistorius visited air defense positions and observed the operations of mobile groups. Ukraine shoots down approximately 90% of enemy drones and 80% of cruise missiles.
Boris Pistorius called Ukraine a strategic partner of Germany in the defense sector. The countries are planning joint projects and further supplies of weaponry.
Pistorius called Putin's statements on peace a possible deception to cover up the weakness of the Russian army. ISW notes that the Kremlin has no intention of ending the war against Ukraine.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. The parties will discuss the joint development of advanced unmanned systems.
The US will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany and cancel artillery deployments. Defense Minister Pistorius urged Europe to strengthen its own security.
The Budget Committee blocked the purchase of 900 diesel containers due to the price rising to 291,000 euros. Members of Parliament are demanding new negotiations.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called Russia the main threat to the country's security, not Trump's policy. He spoke about possible participation in a demining mission in the Strait of Hormuz under a Bundestag mandate.
The countries plan to sign a contract for the construction of six submarines in India within three months. This could become India's largest defense deal.
The German Minister of Defense plans to increase the size of the army to 460,000 personnel. The main goal of the strategy is to counter threats from Russia.
Boris Pistorius has restricted the use of private phones and smartwatches in the Bundeswehr. Devices are prohibited from being brought to meetings with classified information.
Partners are allocating over $5. 5 billion for air defense systems and drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Germany, Britain, and other countries have announced large-scale aid packages.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine named three domains of Ukrainian strategy and announced enemy losses. According to Fedorov, Russia loses up to 428 soldiers per square kilometer of Donetsk region.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed military aid with Mark Rutte and defense ministers before Ramstein. Announcements of new joint defense projects are expected.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
The US Secretary of Defense will not attend the April 15 meeting. Washington will be represented by the head of the Pentagon's political department, while the group will be led by Britain and Germany.
Ministers signed an agreement on data exchange for weapons analysis and artificial intelligence development. Zelenskyy proposed a drone agreement to Germany.
The agreements include hundreds of Patriot missiles, 36 IRIS-T systems, and 5,000 AI drones. Germany will invest 300 million euros in long-range weapons for Ukraine.
Ukraine and Germany are implementing joint projects for the development of air defense, laser technologies, and drone financing.
Donald Trump criticized the German authorities for refusing to support the US in Iran. He stated in response that he does not consider the war in Ukraine to be America's business.
Boris Pistorius has agreed with partners on the transfer of 30 PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine. Germany will provide another 5 units, with delivery expected within a few weeks.
The head of state noted that the issue of supplying Patriot missiles was discussed with several partner countries.
Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where he will discuss fair economic conditions for German companies and China's assistance in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized the importance of the European context of Germany's policy towards China.
Germany is increasing its support for Ukraine, raising military aid to 11. 5 billion euros by 2026. The EU is also working on a 90 billion euro loan mechanism for Ukraine.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized Donald Trump's approach to Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that Trump's actions could have strengthened Putin's confidence and complicated negotiations.
The defense ministers of Norway and Germany have signed a bilateral defense agreement. It covers cooperation in five main areas, including space surveillance and maritime security.
President Zelenskyy received the first attack drone manufactured at a German-Ukrainian enterprise in Germany. This year, 10,000 such drones will strengthen the Ukrainian army.
Northern European countries are concerned that the EU loan to Ukraine could lead partners to abandon bilateral support. This renews discussions about burden-sharing between Northern and Southern Europe.
