German Chancellor Scholz meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to conclude a new agreement to ensure Ukraine's long-term security, as well as provide approximately 1.1 billion euros in additional military aid to strengthen air defense and firepower. announced that it would do so.
German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy held a summit meeting in Berlin on the 16th and signed an agreement to ensure the long-term security of Ukraine.
This agreement has been concluded by each country based on the joint declaration of the G7 = seven major countries last July, and the UK concluded a similar agreement last month.
In addition, the German government announced that it will provide Ukraine with additional military assistance of approximately 1.13 billion euros (approximately 180 billion yen), providing air defense systems, artillery shells, and self-propelled grenades. did.
After the summit meeting, Prime Minister Scholz held a press conference with President Zelenskiy and emphasized that Germany will continue to provide support to protect Ukraine from Russia's war of aggression.
President Zelenskiy also expressed his gratitude, saying, ``Unfortunately, support from our partners is decreasing.German support is essential for us and our soldiers fighting on the front lines.''
On the other hand, President Zelenskiy said, ``I believe that the majority of the American people support Ukraine,'' regarding the opposition of the Republican Party and the lack of prospects for additional aid in the United States, the largest military donor country. He called for early support.