Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky is in Germany for a visit seeking further support in the form of a military package.
“Already in Berlin,” Zelensky wrote on Twitter. “Weapons. Powerful package. Air defense. Reconstruction. EU. NATO. Security,” he added.
Already in Berlin. Weapons. Powerful package. flak. Reconstruction. I. BORN. Security.
– Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 13, 2023
Zelensky was received this Sunday morning by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during the first leg of a visit to Germany, and later by Olaf Sholz’s cancellation
In the afternoon he travels to Aachen to receive the Charlemagne Prize for his commitment to European unification.
The German government announced on Saturday that it is preparing a new military aid plan for Ukraine, worth 2.7 billion euros, which will include the delivery of several tanks, armored vehicles and anti-aircraft systems.
“We all want this horrific war of Russia against the Ukrainian people to end, but unfortunately that is not yet in sight. That is why Germany will provide all possible help as long as it is necessary,” said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in a statement. rack.
The military relief plan under preparation includes another 30 Leopard-1 A5 tanks, 20 new Marder armored vehicles and a hundred other smaller armored vehicles, 200 surveillance drones, four new Iris-T air defense systems and their platform launchers, a large number of non-aircraft missiles, 18 howitzer guns and ammunition.
According to the weekly magazine Der Spiegel, this is the largest military aid package from Berlin to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February last year.
This visit follows meetings, on Saturday, with the Italian President and Prime Minister and with Pope Francis in Italy.
Source: DN
