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Germany boosts Ukraine defense aid to €11.5bn in 2026 plan

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11 November 2025, 06:07 PM

Germany plans to increase military aid to Ukraine by €3 billion to €11.5 billion ($13.3 billion) in 2026, according to a Finance Ministry document submitted to the Bundestag's budget committee, the Welt newspaper reported on Nov. 11.

Welt writes that the budget committee will convene on Nov. 13, for a conciliation meeting to finalize the 2026 budget draft.

Earlier, Reuters, citing two government sources, reported that Berlin plans to allocate €8.5 billion ($9.9 billion) for Ukraine in its 2026 budget. An agency source said the additional funds are to cover costs for artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and replacement of two Patriot systems.

According to the Reuters source, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports the aid plans for Ukraine.

On Nov. 2, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Germany had delivered the promised Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine.

Earlier, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said winter 2025 could be a turning point in the war and noted that Germany promises Ukraine comprehensive support.

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