Germany announces new military aid to Ukraine
Oct 12, 2024
Berlin [Germany], October 12: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday announced that Germany, together with Belgium, Denmark, and Norway, would deliver another military aid package worth around 1.4 billion euros (1.53 billion U.S. dollars) to Ukraine by the end of the year.
Scholz made the remarks during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's fourth visit to Germany since the beginning of this year.
The aid package will include air defense systems, battle tanks, drones, and artillery ammunition, among others.
At a joint press conference, Scholz said that Germany has also pledged an additional 170 million euros to help Ukraine repair damaged energy infrastructure and restore heating before winter.
Zelensky expressed his gratitude for Germany's support and called for continued international assistance to Ukraine.
The two sides also exchanged views on the upcoming second peace summit and plans to achieve peace. Zelensky said he wishes to end the conflicts by 2025.
Source: Xinhua
