Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke by phone on defense support for Ukraine. On Wednesday, Zelensky briefed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the priority needs of the Ukrainian military and the recent situation in Ukraine, Xinhua news agency quoted the Presidential Press Service.
This year, efforts are being made by the German Defense Ministry to increase defense aid to 8 billion euros (about 8.7 billion dollars), in which the support of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is important. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked him for his efforts and for ensuring support for Ukraine.
On Wednesday, Germany’s Defense Ministry announced that it plans to send six Sea King MK41 helicopters from its military arsenal to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Germany’s announcement.
The two parties discussed in detail the issue of strengthening Ukraine’s air defense system. The parties also discussed in detail the possibilities of providing armored vehicles and artillery to the Eastern European country.
Another topic of talks between Ukraine and Germany is the preparation of an agreement on security commitments.
Germany had provided Ukraine with military aid worth 2 billion euros (about $2.2 billion) in 2022. After that again in 2023, military assistance of 5.4 billion euros (about 5.9 billion dollars) was provided.
