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Germany Boosts Ukraine Aid by €3 Billion for 2026

11/5/2025

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Germany will increase aid to Ukraine by about 3 billion euros in 2026, per a finance ministry spokesman.
This is in addition to the 8.5 billion euros already allocated.
Germany has been the largest military aid contributor, providing about 40 billion euros since Russia's invasion in 2022.
The funds will back artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and replace two Patriot air-defense systems.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to support the plan.

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Germany will increase aid to Ukraine by about 3 billion euros in 2026, per a finance ministry spokesman.
This is in addition to the 8.5 billion euros already allocated.
Germany has been the largest military aid contributor, providing about 40 billion euros since Russia's invasion in 2022.
The funds will back artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and replace two Patriot air-defense systems.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to support the plan.