Ukraine: Defence Minister and Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy discuss establishment of joint ventures and reinforcement of air defence

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Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with the German delegation headed by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche. The delegation also included representatives of German energy and defence companies. “The previously announced EUR 9 billion in assistance will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities next year,” stated Denys Shmyhal, thanking Germany for…

Lithuania: arms makers criticise government for not buying locally

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Lithuanian arms and ammunition manufacturers are urging the government to order more locally produced weapons, arguing that excessive bureaucracy and a preference for Western suppliers are stifling the country’s defence industry. Domestic producers say that while Lithuania increasingly tests its homegrown weapons in Ukraine, the government remains focused on attracting large foreign defence companies to…

Ukraine: Prime Minister discusses strengthening energy security and preparations for winter with German Minister for Energy

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Germany is contributing EUR 60 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to strengthen the resilience of our critical infrastructure. The funding will help speed up the delivery of generators, energy equipment, and mobile thermal power plants. Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko thanked German Minister for Energy, Katherina Reiche, for this decision at a…