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Berlin, 21 March 2025 – The Bundestag Budget Committee has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth more than €11 billion, independent news agencies dpa and AFP reported on Friday. The decision was another step by Germany to support Ukraine amid the war with Russia.
According to AFP, an additional €3 billion has been allocated to the aid already planned for 2025, and commitments of €8.25 billion have been approved for the period from 2026 to 2029. “The package has been agreed with industry and Ukraine, which allows us to quickly supply the necessary materials,” said Andreas Schwarz, a member of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD). He stressed that this decision is an important signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We keep our word, we take responsibility, we strengthen the Western alliance and Ukraine,” he was quoted as saying by dpa.
Green MP Sven-Christian Kindler added that, together with the historic financial package, this additional aid is “a strong signal that Germany is taking responsibility for security and peace in Europe”. According to him, this decision demonstrates solidarity and determination in confronting aggression.
Earlier, on 19 March, Reuters reported, citing a document from the German Ministry of Finance, that Germany plans to provide Ukraine with an additional €3 billion in military aid in 2025, and more than €8 billion in 2026-2029. These plans confirm the long-term strategy of supporting Kyiv.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has repeatedly stressed the importance of continuing to help Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian invasion. After talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin, he said: “We both agree that Ukraine can rely on us, Ukraine can rely on Europe, we will not let it down.” This was reported by DW.
The approval of this aid package was another indication of Germany’s strengthening position as one of Ukraine’s key European allies. It also reflects Berlin’s desire to strengthen Kyiv’s defence capabilities in the face of the ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions.
