Germany announces EUR 1 billion spring aid package for Ukraine

The German defense minister made the announcement during the 8th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein, an Ukrinform reporter informs.

"We are talking in general about a spring package amounting to more than EUR 1 billion," he said and added "Priority No. 1 is air defense, air defense and more air defense. Especially in terms of ammunition."

According to Boris Pistorius, Germany will send to Ukraine the Patriot system, 7 more Gepard self-propelled artillery systems, Iris-T SLM systems and guided missiles for them. In particular, logistics and training for Ukrainian defenders on infantry fighting vehicles and Patriot will be organized and will begin in late January.

• On January 20, the 8th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group began in Germany at the Ramstein Air Base. Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin said that "this is a crucial moment for Ukraine and the world.”

• At the meeting in Ramstein, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that there is no "ingle approach to the issue of providing Leopard tanks."