Germany will provide Ukraine with 1.9 billion euros in aid, but…

During a press conference in Kiev yesterday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced that Germany would allocate the next tranche of military aid to Ukraine. According to him, the total value of this package will be 1.9 billion euros.

Germany continues to provide assistance to Ukraine
Pistorius noted that this assistance package has not yet been fully formed, but is expected to be implemented by Germany in the coming weeks or months. This will bring Germany's total military assistance to Ukraine in 2025 to approximately 9 billion euros.

The problem with Taurus missiles
At the same time, the position of the German government on the supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine remains unchanged. Pistorius firmly answered a question from journalists at the press conference with the words "I have no answer." According to him, Germany aims to support Ukraine's ability to create its own missiles.

Views of the old and new government
The government led by the previous Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposed the delivery of Taurus missiles, citing the fact that such weapons could be used to strike Russian territory. This was assessed as a violation of Germany's international obligations.

The new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, before taking office, expressed his readiness to provide Kiev with long-range weapons. However, in practice, the government failed to implement this position.

Conclusion
Germany continues to provide military and financial assistance to Ukraine, but remains extremely cautious about certain types of weapons - including strategic missiles such as Taurus. For Ukraine, the acquisition of long-range weapons is seen as an important factor in the fight against Russia.