Germany to Provide Ukraine €9 Billion Annually, Says Vice Chancellor

Germany will provide Ukraine with €9 billion in yearly support from the federal budget in the coming years, Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announced during a visit to Kyiv on Monday, August 25.

The Gaze reports this, referring to Deutsche Welle.

Klingbeil underscored Berlin’s long-term commitment, saying Germany had consistently stood by Ukraine throughout the three and a half years of Russia’s full-scale war.

“We have always demonstrated that we do not shy away but stand on the side of Ukrainians. This will also apply to security guarantees,” he told reporters.

The vice chancellor confirmed that Germany is ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine. However, he avoided giving a direct answer on whether Bundeswehr troops could participate in a potential peacekeeping mission on Ukrainian territory. 

The question remains politically sensitive in Berlin, as several German parties have opposed sending troops as part of any security framework.

In addition, Klingbeil stressed that strengthening Ukraine’s own military is central to ensuring lasting security. 

He called for scaling up arms production in Ukraine, arguing that a stronger defense industry would allow the country not only to protect itself but also to deter future aggression.

“Security guarantees can take many forms, with strengthening Ukraine’s defense capacity and expanding arms production as key priorities,” Klingbeil said.

He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin must now be “seriously interested in a sustainable and just peace.”

As The Gaze reported earlier, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to confirm Berlin's unwavering support for Ukraine.