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The German government intends to allocate about €1 billion per month for military support to Ukraine, Bundestag deputy Jürgen Hardt from the ruling Christian Democratic Union confirmed in an exclusive comment to press, according to UATV English.
“Ukraine can count on approximately one billion per month from Germany for such support,” Hardt said.
These funds are aimed at Ukraine’s military needs, maintaining its armed forces, and continuing resistance against Russian aggression. Hardt noted that while Ukraine covers some of its requirements from domestic tax revenues, a significant portion comes from external sources, with Germany being one of the largest donors and political supporters.
The deputy emphasized that the federal government is working to mobilize additional resources, including:
- Providing Ukraine with loans secured by frozen Russian assets.
- Encouraging the EU and other European partners, such as the UK, to increase their support.
- Persuading the United States that it is in America’s interest to quickly help create a strong Ukraine.
Hardt stressed that there is not yet a unified view on the best strategy to deter Russian aggression.
“A strong Ukraine is the best way to end this war. We must make Ukraine strong enough that Putin realizes the risk of failure. Currently, he believes he will eventually win. Once he understands or believes there is a risk of defeat, there may be a chance for truly fair and reasonable peace talks without Russian diktat — and that is the goal we must achieve. Russia must lose this war, but even if it ends the war out of fear of losing, that is acceptable to me,” Hardt said.
According to media reports, Germany plans to increase defense aid to Ukraine in 2026 by €3 billion compared to the previous budget draft, bringing total support to over €11.5 billion. The funds are included in the budget section titled: “Strengthening states attacked in violation of international law in security, defense, and stabilization sectors.”
