Germany continues to actively provide assistance to Ukraine throughout the war, and since the beginning of the conflict, the amount of funds provided has amounted to almost 28 billion euros. This was reported by the German Foreign Ministry, presenting the results of 2023 and plans for 2024.
It is noted that the financial support included a wide range of activities, such as a large-scale winter assistance program, refugee support, humanitarian aid, war crimes investigations and demining. In addition, Germany provides Ukraine with supplies of equipment and weapons from its own warehouses and industry.
In the context of a winter situation where Russia is systematically attacking civilian infrastructure, the German government is expanding support with a winter package, planning to double military aid to 8 billion euros in 2024.
In addition to financial assistance, Germany is actively working to support Ukraine in various areas, including the supply of equipment, war crimes investigations, and participation in conferences such as the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine, scheduled for June 2024.
It is noted that Ukraine is actively resisting Russian aggression, liberating territories and pushing back the Russian fleet. The German Foreign Ministry emphasizes impressive progress in internal reforms and indicates Ukraine's intention to begin negotiations on joining the EU.
Diplomats also highlight the changing security environment in Europe due to Russian aggression and Germany's plans to start stationing its permanent brigade in Lithuania next year. In addition, preparations for the 75th NATO summit and support for the International Criminal Court's investigations are important elements of Germany's foreign policy.
In conclusion, the German Foreign Ministry defines humanitarian aid as an integral part of German foreign policy, which will remain an important component in the future.
