Germany has announced more than €1.3 billion in new support for Ukraine. About €1 billion is for military aid, and €350 million is for repairing the country's energy system before winter.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz made the announcement on October 4, 2026, during an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The €1 billion for the military is being released from budget money that Germany had already approved. It is not a new allocation. The €350 million for energy is additional.
The military part covers long-range weapons, combat drones and satellite technology. It also pays for interceptor drones, which are made to shoot down Russia's fast, jet-powered attack drones. Germany and Ukraine plan to make these drones together in Ukraine. Officials have not published a breakdown of the weapons, the number of drones or delivery dates.
Russian attacks have repeatedly hit Ukraine's power network. The €350 million is meant for repairs and rebuilding, including equipment such as generators and substations. Germany says it has already given about €1.3 billion to Ukraine's energy sector since the war began. The aim is to keep electricity, heating and water running for civilians.
Merz arrived by train with Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and business leaders from the defense and energy sectors. Air-raid sirens and explosions were heard around Kyiv during his visit. A Russian drone struck the city's Northern Bridge, and two people were reported injured. Zelenskyy said Russia had launched 900 jet-powered Shahed drones during the week.
Merz said European security is at stake. Germany has said it will keep backing Ukraine until the war ends. Zelenskyy welcomed the package as important for both defense and winter energy.
Ukraine says the two countries signed 15 agreements and documents worth more than €8.5 billion. They cover security cooperation, defense production, procurement and other industrial projects. This should not be added to the €1.3 billion. Many of the deals are Ukrainian purchases from German companies and commercial cooperation, not German government aid.
Germany says it has given more than €43.3 billion in civilian aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. It says it has provided or earmarked about €57.6 billion in military support, including money set aside for coming years.
Russia had not immediately commented on the new package.
How much of the aid reaches Ukraine before winter will depend on how fast weapons are delivered and damaged power plants are repaired. Ukraine will be looking at how quickly the pledge turns into equipment, electricity and protection.
