Zelenskyy meets Bundestag President Klöckner on energy defense, EUR 11.6 bln aid for 2027
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed ways to strengthen protection of Ukraine's power system against Russian shelling, as well as the EUR11.6 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine envisaged in Germany's draft federal budget for 2027, during a meeting in Berlin with German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, the Ukrainian president's press service said on Tuesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner in Berlin to discuss strategies for bolstering Ukraine's power system defense against Russian bombardments. The talks centered on the EUR11.6 billion financial aid package outlined in Germany's draft federal budget for 2027, as revealed by Zelenskyy's press service.
Zelenskyy expressed profound gratitude to Germany for its commitment to safeguarding Ukrainian lives, fortifying the energy sector, and collaborating to ensure accountability for Russia's actions during the conflict. He emphasized the ongoing efforts to swiftly conclude the war while remaining prepared to defend Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Ukrainian president provided Klöckner with an update on the dire state of Ukraine's power infrastructure, noting the frequent power outages experienced across various regions due to Russia's persistent targeting of energy and logistics facilities. Both leaders underscored the importance of Germany's capacity to augment air defense measures against enemy missiles and drones, as well as the provision of additional support to Ukraine's energy sector.
The discussions delved into the specifics of the financial assistance Ukraine will receive in 2027, with a primary focus on the EUR11.6 billion allocation as part of Germany's federal budget.
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