We're Dropping a Cool 9 Billion Euros on Kyiv: Pistorius Unveils More Military Aid - Germany Hesitant on Taurus Delivery
Offers Expanded Military Assistance by Pistorius in Kyiv - Berlin Hesitates on Taurus Delivery Decision - Pistorius Commits to More Military Assistance in Kiev; Berlin Expresses No Support for Taurus Delivery
Hey there! Germany's ramping up its support for Ukraine, with a potential nine billion euros in the bag if the German parliament gives the green light. That's according to official word from Boris Pistorius, Germany's Federal Minister of Defense.
Pistorius claimed Germany's already given Ukraine four billion euros this year. But that ain't all, no siree! He said the cash initially set aside was raised to a whopping seven billion euros over the past few months. And get this—he's not done yet. The said minister isn't shy about it: "We have plans, though not yet finalized, to provide an additional 1.9 billion euros."
So, what's this hefty load of cash for? Well, Germany's gonna fund long-range fire systems made in Ukraine with the first batch to hit the market in the upcoming months. Fancy, eh? This isn't all. Germany also plans to help the Ukrainian government and armed forces buy equipment from Ukraine's homegrown arms industry.
Now, if you're wondering if Berlin is considering sending Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, Pistorius says no way, José. These bad boys, with a reach of over 500 kilometers, could zap targets deep within Russian territory from Ukraine. But don't push your luck, Michel!
Previously, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul had hinted at more comprehensive support for Ukraine. Both Pistorius and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrij Sybiha stressed the importance of standing firm against any form of appeasement towards Putin and his gang. They believe Putin's still bent on war, and we can't afford to take it easy on him.
It gets tense, y'all. Ukraine's prez, Volodymyr Zelensky, wants to get Donald Trump's blessing for tighter sanctions against Russia. Let's hope for peace! Russia kicked off this never-ending conflict on February 24, 2022, and negotiations for a ceasefire haven't borne fruit due to Russia's constant resistance.
Despite the ongoing battle, we've seen three rounds of prisoner swaps this week between Moscow and Kyiv. The latest exchange saw Ukrainian fighters, some downright hobbled, head home for treatment. It ain't all bad news, but the fighting's far from over.
Stay tuned, folks! This ain't gonna be a quick fix.
- Boris Pistorius
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Germany
- SPD
- Bundestag
- Roman Meeting
- Berlin
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- Kyiv
- Johann Wadephul
- Federal Government
- Andrij Sybiha
- Russia's Aggression
- Military Support
The Commission, in light of the ongoing discussions about the draft directive on the protection of workers, may find it necessary to address the increased exposure to carcinogens due to the rise in military aid being supplied to Ukraine. In the realm of general news, political diplomacy continues to unfold as the German Federal Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, recently discusses the potential escalation of war-and-conflicts relating to Russia's persisting aggression against Ukraine.
