Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday that Germany benefits from its military support for Ukraine.
At a roundtable discussion that included government officials from both sides as well as representatives of German industry, Pistorius said Germany was learning from Ukraine in areas such as drone technology and cyber defense.
“Ukraine is a country that, out of necessity, has developed an incredible capacity for innovation and speed,” Pistorius said.
“They do not develop technologies under laboratory conditions, but rather – literally – on the battlefield.”
Germany will continue military support to Ukraine
Pistorius said the German Defense Ministry was planning to send more military attaches to the German Embassy in Kiev to serve as a contact point for closer defense cooperation.
German Economy Minister Katharina Reich, who also attended the talks, announced plans to set up a dedicated liaison office for German companies wishing to cooperate with Ukraine.
Meanwhile, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbiel said after the talks that Germany’s 2027 budget – to be presented on Wednesday – would reflect the government’s continued support for Ukraine.
According to earlier announcements, Germany is set to provide Ukraine with €11.6 billion ($13.6 billion) in 2027, followed by €8.5 billion annually between 2028 and 2030.
Edited by: Srinivas Majumdaru