Khmara Discussed Defense and Air Defense Funding with the German Foreign Minister
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara held a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadeful.
The main topics of discussion were funding for Ukraine’s defense, strengthening air defense, and implementing new joint defense projects.
Khmara thanked Germany for its consistent support of Ukraine and emphasized that Kyiv counts on Berlin to continue playing a leading role in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
According to him, Germany’s assistance directly impacts Ukraine’s ability to protect its troops on the front lines and the civilian population from Russian attacks. One of the key priorities remains the further strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense to protect people and critical infrastructure.
The parties also discussed the development of new formats for defense cooperation between Ukraine and Germany. Khmara noted that Ukraine is ready to share with its partners the unique combat experience gained during the war.
Source: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Ukraine needs to develop a mechanism for holding elections even in wartime, ensuring the right to vote for all citizens. This view was expressed on August 18 by former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
As a reminder, on August 18, the Verkhovna Rada received nominations from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
