Ukraine and Germany signed a defence cooperation agreement during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin today. The deal expands military cooperation between the two countries, with increased German support in key areas such as air defence, long-range weapons, drones, and ammunition.
Speaking at a joint news conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said both sides had agreed to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, including joint drone production. Several additional agreements were also signed, along with a memorandum of understanding between the two countries’ defence ministries, to enable the electronic exchange of military data.
Mr Merz also stressed that Europe must play a central role in any internationally backed effort to end the war in Ukraine. He said European participation would be essential to securing a credible peace agreement.
