The aid package will be provided within the framework of the security agreement between Ukraine and Germany.
What is known about the new aid package from Germany
The Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine for €1.1 billion during the joint press conference with Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The website of the German government notes that the so-called "Munich package" provides Ukraine with 120,000 122-mm artillery rounds, an additional 100 IRIS-T SLS missiles this year, and a second SkyNex air defence system to be delivered in 2025.
In addition, another 18 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers will be provided from industrial stocks in 2026 and 2027, including training, spare parts and ammunition.
Scholz added that, in general, Germany allocated or made commitments for military aid to Ukraine for €28 billion.
Our "Munich Package" worth over €1 billion confirms our continued military support for Ukraine and demonstrates that we keep our promise to constantly support our Ukrainian partners in their fight against Russian aggression, said German MOD chief Boris Pistorius.
Ukraine and Germany signed an agreement on security guarantees.
What is known about agreements on security guarantees with Germany
Later, Scholz announced the signing of the agreement. Germany became the second country to sign a security agreement with Ukraine after Great Britain, who was the first to do so this January.
Today, Zelenskyy and I signed an agreement on our long-term security commitments. A historic step. Germany will continue to support Ukraine against the Russian war of aggression, he assured.
The agreement includes diplomatic, economic and military measures in case of new Russian aggression. The contract is signed for ten years with the possibility of extension.
Germany will support Ukraine in building a modern Armed Forces to prevent future Russian aggression.
If Russia thinks about it in the future, then we have detailed agreements: diplomatic, economic and also military — how we will help Ukraine. The agreement is the embodiment of what the G7 states agreed on last year in Vilnius. A promise to which more than 20 countries have already joined, — said Scholz at the briefing.
Germany also undertook to help in the civilian sphere, in particular, demining and reconstruction. In exchange for guarantees, Ukrmusted to continue the reforms that will lead to the EU.
