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Germany to Boost Ukraine’s Air Defense With New Aid Packages This Month
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Ukraine is set to receive new air defense packages from Germany this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian and German teams are also finalizing the text of a bilateral Drone Deal aimed at strengthening the defense capabilities of both countries.
“We discussed the substance of the agreement and when we will be able to sign it. We agreed to meet in person. I also thanked Friedrich for Germany’s steadfast support and leadership in protecting the lives of Ukrainians – there will be new air defense packages from Germany this month,” Zelenskyy said.
The two leaders also discussed the recent Russian attack targeting Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, which Berlin has attributed to Moscow.
Friedrich Merz @bundeskanzler and I discussed Russia’s attack on the airfield in Leipzig. This is yet another Russian escalation, and it is important that Germany responded. Friedrich briefed me on the measures taken. For my part, I assured him that Ukraine is ready to help –… pic.twitter.com/ohYn0b6PkR
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 2, 2026
Zelenskyy described the incident as another escalation by Russia and welcomed Germany’s response. According to the Ukrainian president, Merz briefed him on the measures Berlin had taken following the attack.
“This is yet another Russian escalation, and it is important that Germany responded. Friedrich briefed me on the measures taken. For my part, I assured him that Ukraine is ready to help—with expertise, experience, or in other areas where Germany may need it,” Zelenskyy said.
The expected German air defense assistance comes as Ukraine continues efforts to secure additional interceptors through other European funding mechanisms. Kyiv has formally asked the European Commission to approve the purchase of Patriot interceptor missiles using funds from the European Union’s €90 billion ($98 billion) loan.
Ukraine is seeking more than €2 billion ($2.18 billion) to procure the Patriot interceptors. The request follows Kyiv’s submission to the European Commission of a list detailing planned military purchases using most of the remaining €6 billion ($6.54 billion) allocated to defense under the EU loan.
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