The German government plans to significantly increase financial aid to Ukraine in 2026. According to preliminary information, the amount of additional support will be around €3 billion (approximately $3.5 billion). The corresponding changes will be included in the final budget adjustments for 2026.
This is reported by Finway
Increased Support for Ukraine
Germany remains a key donor of military aid to Ukraine among European countries. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression in 2022, Berlin has already provided around €40 billion in assistance. The budget for 2026 allocates €8.5 billion for Ukraine, and the new government decision will raise this amount by an additional €3 billion.
“We will continue to provide support as long as it is needed for defense against Russian aggression,” said the Finance Ministry spokesperson.
Focus of Aid: Artillery, Drones, and Air Defense
The additional funds will be directed towards the procurement of artillery systems, drones, armored vehicles, as well as the replacement of two Patriot air defense systems. At the same time, government sources indicate that Chancellor Friedrich Merz fully supports these plans, which are expected to be officially approved soon.