Today, Friedrich Merz @bundeskanzler and I had a very productive meeting. There is a new support package for Ukraine – a comprehensive package worth more than €1.3 billion. It includes weapons that will help us now, as well as support for our energy sector ahead of winter – an important energy package. Of course, we discussed the need for air defense, which is critical at this time. As of today, we have 15 agreements and documents, and most of them concern security cooperation, production, relevant procurement, our orders for German industry, and joint projects in Ukraine. The total value of our agreements today is more than €8.5 billion. A special agreement was signed that creates more opportunities for our joint efforts to counter drones. Thank you, Germany. Thank you, Friedrich. Thank you to all of Europe for standing with Ukraine and helping us protect life.

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz @bundeskanzler began his visit to Ukraine by honoring the fallen Ukrainian defenders. We appreciate this respect for our warriors and solidarity with the Ukrainian people. It is important that at this difficult time, Germany is standing with us – in support and in remembrance. Eternal honor to all defenders of Ukraine who gave their lives for the sake of Ukraine and all of Europe.