Germany Boosts Military Aid for Ukraine by $4.13 Billion in 2023

Germany aims to increase military aid to Ukraine by 3.8 billion euros ($4.13 billion) this year, with Defence Minister Pistorius and Finance Minister Lindner supporting the initiative. Berlin has already allocated 7.1 billion euros for Kyiv's aid, with parliamentary approval pending in June.

Germany plans to ramp up military aid for Ukraine by another 3.8 billion euros ($4.13 billion) this year, a source told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming a report by top-selling Bild. So far, Berlin has earmarked 7.1 billion euros for supporting Kyiv with weapons and ammunition this year but the money has already been almost completely allocated to projects, the paper said.

It added that Defence Minister Boris Pistorius had asked for the additional funds and Finance Minister Christian Lindner had signalled his backing, pending final approval by parliament in June. A finance ministry source did not confirm the exact number but added that support for Ukraine would not fail because of the ministry.

According to the report, Pistorius has requested 15 billion euros be allocated for military aid for Kyiv in Germany's 2025 budget which is being negotiated at the moment. ($1 = 0.9200 euros)