Denys Shmyhal and Boris Pistorius discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
10 September, 2025, 1:16 PM EEST
In London, Ukrainian Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal met with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius.
The Minister of Defence of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Germany for co-organizing the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting and for its substantial contribution to enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities.
"Particularly significant is the 'Deep Strike' initiative, valued at €300 million, which Germany is providing for the procurement of long-range drones for Ukraine," said Denys Shmyhal.
He further conveyed gratitude to his counterpart for the commitment to provide Ukraine with two Patriot air-defense systems, an action that will play a crucial role in protecting the lives of Ukrainians.
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