Germany announces new EUR 1.1B military aid package for Ukraine

German Chancellor af Schz said this at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Vodymyr Zelensky in Berlin on February 16, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Today we are launching another military aid package for Ukraine worth about EUR 1.1 billion," Schz said.

This package will include 36 armored vehicles from industry stocks, 120,000 rounds of ammunition, two Skynex air defense systems, and missiles for Iris-T air defense systems.

Schz recalled that this year's German budget envisages more than EUR 7 billion in military aid for Ukraine.

The chancellor said that the government is entering into contracts with industry for the production of ammunition and equipment. He expressed he that these measures would help significantly increase the supply of necessary weapons to Ukraine.

According to the chancellor, over the past two years, relations between Germany and Ukraine have acquired a new quality. Schz called the agreement signed on February 16 a "conscious and historic step" and added that the significance of this document cannot be overestimated.

"This is evidence that we will support Ukraine for as long as it takes," he said, adding that more than 20 other countries have joined the G7 countries in their desire to provide guarantees to Ukraine.

Schz pledged assistance in the develment of a modern Ukrainian military that will be able to repel any aggression and the reconstruction of Ukraine, including demining programs, strengthening of the energy sector, etc.

He said that Putin had not achieved any of the objectives he set at the beginning of the war.

"We all want the war to end as soon as possible, but Russia is not ready for that. On the contrary, it is advancing its military objectives. Therefore, today we are sending an unequivocal message to Putin: we will not st in our support, we continue to stand with Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine," Schz said.

He also took the portunity to appeal to "responsible American lawmakers" to approve support for Ukraine.

Zelensky said at the briefing that Germany's support is vital for Ukraine and Ukrainian sdiers at the front.

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"Unfortunately, we have a noticeable decrease in supplies from partners, and Germany's support in such conditions is vital for Ukraine, for our sdiers at the front," he said.

Zelensky thanked Germany for the new defense package for Ukraine, which is so needed right now. According to him, artillery will be delivered to the front in the near future.

"Our security agreement is truly an unprecedented bilateral document. It reflects not only the level of our bilateral relations, but also the fundamental re of Germany in maintaining normality in Eure and the world. War should never replace the existence of any of the peles of the world. And any aggressor, before starting his criminal actions, must understand how and as a result of what he will inevitably lose," Zelensky said.

As reported, during his visit to Germany, Zelensky and Schz signed an agreement on security coeration and long-term support between Ukraine and Germany.