Berlin, November 14, 2023: The German Government considers the possibility of doubling military assistance to Ukraine for 2024, increasing financial assistance to 8 billion euros, indicates the draft federal budget for the next year.
Key aspects:
- Growing Support: According to RBC-Ukraine, the German coalition under the direction of Chancellor Olaf Soltz has developed a draft budget, which plans to double military assistance to Ukraine. This becomes an important signal of support for Kiev, especially in the conditions of geopolitical instability.
- Reaction to Russian aggression: the German government defines itself as a spine of European defense, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Kyiv support includes not only financial assistance but also the supply of German military equipment and weapons.
- The use of additional resources: Part of the additional funds will be used to replenish the arsenal of the German Armed Forces, which is an important element of the internal security strategy and readiness to defend threats.
- An important step for NATO: Germany ordered itself to reach NATO target in 2% of GDP for defense costs. This will be an important step in supporting the Alliance initiative and strengthening European defense capability.
- Relations between Germany and Ukraine: Germany has already provided military, political and financial support to Ukraine. In particular, the transfer of Leopard tanks, IRIS-T and Patriot, artillery and other weapons have become part of this support.
Conclusion:
Doubting of military assistance from Germany is an important signal of support for Ukraine in conditions of high tension in the international arena. It also points to Berlin's determination to become an active player in strengthening European security in accordance with NATO's norms and prices.
