German Defense Minister Arrives in Kyiv, Aid on The Agenda

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on January 14 to discuss continued military support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, Orda reports, citing Deutsche Welle.
It is important for me to show with this trip that we continue to actively support Ukraine. This is a signal that Germany, as the largest NATO country in Europe, stands by Ukraine's side, Pistorius said in Kyiv.
The visit follows talks in Warsaw on January 13, where Pistorius met with defense ministers from Poland, France, Italy, and the U.K. to coordinate aid efforts.
It also comes after claims that Olaf Scholz blocked a €3B Ukraine aid proposal, later refuted by Pistorius.
Under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germany has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the United States.
However, Scholz has faced criticism for his cautious approach to specific issues, including his reluctance to provide Taurus long-range cruise missiles.
Germany's approach could change with upcoming snap elections on February 23, as polls show the center-right CDU/CSU alliance leading against Scholz's coalition.
While Germany allocated 8 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine for 2024, the 2025 federal budget currently includes only 4 billion euros, with plans to supplement the difference through G7 financing, according to The Kyiv Independent.
Against this backdrop, Russia maintains battlefield momentum, and uncertainty grows about future U.S. support.
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