Merz and Zelensky Sign €8.5 Billion Security Deals in Kyiv

The German chancellor met the Ukrainian president, confirmed an aid package, and said he was not intimidated by a drone strike during the trip.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a series of agreements in Kyiv worth 8.5 billion euros covering defense, procurement, and weapons production, outlets Tagesschau and G4Media reported.

Under the agreements, Germany pledged a new aid package exceeding 1.3 billion euros, including one billion euros in military assistance and 350 million euros for the energy sector. The initiative will also include joint arms projects and technology transfer between the two countries.

Meanwhile, Croatian broadcaster N1 reported that Merz emphasized he would not be intimidated by Moscow's warnings or by a drone strike on Kyiv that coincided with his visit. Further details regarding the implementation of the agreements have not yet been released.