The Ukrainian side will receive the first long-range weapons, financed by Germany, in July. Source: Bundeswehr General Christian Freuding in an interview with ZDF TV channel, European Pravda reports Details: The German general emphasised that Germany will support Ukraine by providing funding for the delivery of hundreds of long-range weapons.

The first Ukrainian long-range missiles, the production of which was financed by Germany, will enter service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the end of July, according to ZDF heute. Major General Christian Freuding stated that the program was launched at the end of May.

European leaders are urging private business and equity funds to not be afraid to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now even as Russia accelerates its war.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukraine to continue moving forward with reforms to ensure its successful integration into the European Union. Source: Merz at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday 10 July,

There will be more investment in production, in particular, drones – interceptor drones and everything needed to shoot down Russian strikes,’ says Ukrainian president - Anadolu Ajansı

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to procure US-made Patriot missile systems for Ukraine, amidst on

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed his country's offer to buy Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Thursday, according to a government spokesperson.

Chancellor Merz says Germany talking with US to acquire additional defense systems for Ukraine against Russian aerial attacks - Anadolu Ajansı

Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support is in doubt.

While the US government is scaling back its military aid to Ukraine, and even halting previously promised arms shipments, the German government is intensifying its military cooperation with Kiev.

Chancellor Merz has said Germany is ready to buy Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. Kyiv's allies are meeting in Rome as Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least 2 people. DW has the latest. Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 2,