New Collaboration: Germany Supports Ukraine in Arms Production

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a press conference in Berlin on May 28, discussing key issues of military cooperation.

Chancellor Merz announced that Germany would invest in the production of Ukrainian long-range weapon systems, as reported by a correspondent from Ukrinform.

Germany Invests in Ukrainian Long-Range Weapon Production

“I will refrain from disclosing details, but I can assure you that we will continue and expand our military support for Ukraine, allowing the country to defend itself against Russian aggression now and in the future,” he stated.

A memorandum will be signed in Berlin between the defense ministers of Germany and Ukraine regarding the procurement of Ukrainian weapon systems.

“Today, our ministers will sign a memorandum of intent regarding the procurement of Ukrainian long-range weapon systems, known as Long-Range Fires.”

Merz emphasized that “there will be no restrictions on range, enabling Ukraine to fully exercise its right to self-defense, including strikes on military targets beyond its territory.”

At the same time, the chancellor evaded a question about whether the German government would supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles.

“Today, after lunch, a memorandum of intent will be signed between our defense ministers. We aim to create opportunities for the use of long-range weaponry and joint production, though details will not be disclosed publicly,” he mentioned.

Merz noted, “Today we are taking an important step towards cooperation in the production of long-range weapons between Germany and Ukraine.”

Zelensky: Ukraine Needs $30 Billion for Domestic Arms Production

Prior to this, President Zelensky stated that Ukraine requires $30 billion to launch domestic arms production to counter the Russian army.

“I hope we receive $30 billion to fully activate our domestic production,” Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv. “This is the amount necessary to fund our missile program and other capable productions.”