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Germany's Bundestag Budget Committee approved an additional €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine, on top of the €4 billion already planned for 2025, with another €8.3 billion pledged from 2026-2029.

The aid includes Iris-T air defense systems, guided missiles, radars, drones, and combat vehicles.

The package was delayed by political disagreements that led to the coalition government's collapse.

As the U.S. scales back support, Germany’s commitment reassures Ukraine, with President Zelenskyy expressing gratitude and calling it crucial for Ukraine’s long-term security.

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[-] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 17 points 1 month ago

Sometimes I'm surprised how fast these breaucracies can work if the leaders really want to. I'm mildly optimistic that we can still turn this around and fuck the USA. Present company excepted of course!

[-] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Fast? The invasion started in 2022…

[-] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 9 points 1 month ago

I'm talking about the rude awakening of Jan 2025

[-] realitista@lemm.ee 10 points 1 month ago

Those are small fry numbers for an economy the size of Germany, Norway just announced 7.8 billion. But it's a start.

[-] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago

Norway is fucking loaded too right?

[-] blakenong@lemmings.world 4 points 1 month ago

It’s nice to see the rest of Europe coughing up money

[-] HK65@sopuli.xyz 18 points 1 month ago

Europe was already financing the majority of the defence.

this post was submitted on 22 Mar 2025
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