Germany's Resolve: Continued Military Assistance to Ukraine Regardless of Circumstances

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed that Germany would continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine, even in the case of a reduction in U.S. support. This commitment is clearly outlined in the coalition agreement, highlighting a unified stance on Ukraine's defense.

The Gaze reports on this with reference to German television news service Tagesschau.

Pistorius emphasized that aiding Ukraine is crucial not only for the country's sovereignty but also for maintaining peace and security across Europe. "If Ukraine falls, if Putin succeeds in occupying Ukraine, even partially, it will pose the greatest threat to NATO territory and neighboring countries like Moldova and Georgia," he warned.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has also sharply criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal regarding Ukraine, describing it as tantamount to "capitulation." "Ukraine could have achieved that outcome almost a year ago by surrendering. I see no benefit in it," he said.

While acknowledging that any durable ceasefire or peace agreement might eventually involve some territorial compromises, Pistorius stressed that such decisions should not be tied rigidly to borders but should instead be proportionate to the security guarantees offered to Ukraine.

Pistorius, a member of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government, may continue in his role after the upcoming Bundestag vote on May 6, following February’s snap parliamentary elections, where the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Friedrich Merz secured victory. Under the coalition agreement between the CDU and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Defense Ministry remains in the hands of the SPD.

As The Gaze reported earlier, on April 17, the German government announced that it had sent new military aid to Ukraine, including air defence equipment, ammunition and drones.