Germany Pledges €60M, Advances Patriot Talks in Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv on August 22 ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day, announcing a new €60 million (approximately $70.1 million) aid package and providing an update on air defense negotiations. The aid includes €50 million ($58.4 million) for humanitarian support (focusing on generators) and €10 million ($11.7 million) for the NATO Comprehensive Assistance Package. During a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Wadephul stated…