Germany’s Baerbock announces $12B military aid package for Ukraine during Kyiv visit

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reaffirmed Berlin’s commitment to Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on April 1, announcing an additional €11.25 billion ($12.1 billion) military aid package to support the country, Report informs via Anadolu Agency.

“Due to the stalemate between the US and Russia, it is absolutely crucial that we Europeans demonstrate that we stand by Ukraine without ifs and buts - and that we support them now even more,” Baerbock said in a statement after arriving in Kyiv.

The Green Party minister emphasized that Germany's support to Ukraine will continue despite the upcoming change in government in Berlin following the Feb. 23 elections, with the Christian Democrats expected to form a coalition with the Social Democrats.

“Germany will not abandon the Ukrainian people—our European neighbors. The decision of the current and future governing parties to provide an additional €3 billion ($3.2 billion) for short-term support and a further €8.25 billion ($8.9 billion) in military support by 2029 demonstrates our firm cross-party solidarity and commitment,” she said.

Baerbock also announced that Germany would provide an additional €130 million ($140 million) in humanitarian aid and stabilization measures to support Ukraine.