“We all hope for a quick end to this terrible war that Russia is waging against the Ukrainian people, but unfortunately that is not on the horizon,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in a statement.
“That is why Germany will provide the necessary assistance,” he said.
Weapon Pack
The ministry said the package, valued at $3 billion, would include:
30 additional Leopard-1 tanks. Marder armored vehicles. air defense systems Unmanned reconnaissance aircraft.
Der Spiegel said the package would be the largest in Germany since the outbreak of war.
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to travel to Rome on Saturday for talks with political leaders, which could be followed by a trip to Berlin.
Berlin promises
Germany provided 2 billion euros in military support last year and has allocated 2.2 billion euros for this year, although details are yet to be finalized.
Berlin has also promised to provide its more advanced Leopard-2 tanks and has started training Ukrainian soldiers in their use.
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