Germany Allocates Rp20 Trillion in Aid to Ukraine, Including Missiles and Drones
Germany has allocated additional military aid worth 1 billion euros, or approximately Rp20.17 trillion, to Ukraine amidst increasing Russian attacks on Kyiv. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised that Berlin will not be intimidated by Moscow’s pressure to cease support for Ukraine.
Merz announced the aid during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday (4/10/2026), as air raid sirens and the sound of explosions were heard repeatedly in the Ukrainian capital. He also announced an additional 350 million euros (approximately Rp7.06 trillion) to repair energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
“We are doing this not only to protect the territorial integrity of Ukraine; we are doing it for our own interests, because this concerns the security of Europe,” Merall stated during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as reported by Reuters.
On that occasion, Merz added that Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns also threaten the democratic order of Europe.
“This shows that we will not be intimidated,” said Merz. He noted that Germany remains one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters, while Russia has denied allegations regarding hybrid warfare, labelling them as a form of anti-Russian hysteria.
During the visit, German corporate executives also signed 16 agreements with the Ukrainian government and businesses, valued at approximately 6.5 billion euros (Rp131.10 trillion). These agreements encompass cooperation in the defence and energy sectors.
Ukraine has agreed, among other things, to the supply of IRIS-T air defence missiles from Diehl Defence, the procurement of radar equipment from Hensoldt, and jet interceptor drones from Quantum Systems. Zelenskiy praised the new interceptor drone named SPYS, developed by Quantum, and noted that defence cooperation between the two nations is nearing completion, including the production of drones, missiles, and software.
German support comes as Russia intensifies high-speed drone attacks against Ukrainian civilian and military infrastructure. One attack on Sunday hit the North Bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, injuring two people and damaging the hot water supply system, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine would respond to this escalation, assessing that Russian attacks on infrastructure aim to force residents to abandon major cities. Meanwhile, Merz called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, stating, “We are ready to negotiate, we are ready to discuss efforts to end this war, but these barbaric attacks against the Ukrainian civilian population must stop.”