Pistorius reaffirms Germany's intention to double support for Ukraine

Pistorius made the statement on ARD, RBC-Ukraine reports.

"This is a strong signal to Ukraine that shows that we are not giving up," Pistorius said.

The defense minister explained that Germany is guided by the experience of 2023, which shows that the planned amounts are quickly exhausted.

Germany plans to provide EUR 8 billion in aid to Ukraine instead of the EUR 4 billion previously budgeted in the federal budget.

• Earlier, Bild reported on Germany's intention to double its aid to Ukraine.