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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged 650 million euros ($685 million) in military aid during a visit to Kyiv, underscoring Germany’s commitment as Ukraine’s strongest European backer. His trip — a first since early in Russia’s invasion — came amid accelerating Russian battlefield advances and political uncertainty in Germany following the collapse of Scholz’s coalition government.
The new aid package includes air defence systems, tanks, and drones, key resources as winter sets in and Ukraine faces intensified Russian airstrikes on its energy infrastructure. Scholz reaffirmed Germany’s support but maintained his refusal to provide Taurus cruise missiles, citing fears of escalating direct conflict with Russia.
Ukraine remains a divisive issue in Germany’s election campaign, with opposition leaders urging stronger military backing for Kyiv. Friedrich Merz, a leading challenger to Scholz, criticised his cautious stance as endangering Germany’s security.
Meanwhile, European leaders have stepped up solidarity efforts, with new EU officials visiting Kyiv to signal support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to push for NATO membership and Western security guarantees to prevent future aggression.
As Russia advances in Ukraine’s east and tensions rise over potential U.S. policy changes under a possible Trump presidency, Scholz vowed Germany would stay committed, declaring, “We will remain Ukraine’s strongest supporter in Europe.”
(With inputs from Reuters)
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