German defense minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit amid rising uncertainty with growing splits in Europe over Ukraine as the coalition he represents stares down the barrel of defeat in elections.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on a visit intended to send a clear signal of Europe's support ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Kyiv on an unannouned visit, quite probably his last before next month's German election. He said he'd discuss continued European support, with Trump's return near in the US.

Germany will provide Ukraine with additional IRIS-T guided missiles for air-defence systems at short notice, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced at a meeting at the US Ramstein Air Base in western Germany on Thursday.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Kiev for talks with the Ukrainian government. The SPD politician told the German Press Agency on his arrival that he wanted to discuss further aid and get an idea of the military situation.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday that a regular gathering of allies aimed at speeding up and synchronising arms deliveries to Ukraine was best kept under U.S. leadership, with an eye to the new Trump administration.

Germany will continue creating joint ventures with Ukraine in the defense industry, including in the field of drone production, but not missiles.

The German government is still discussing a proposed 3 billion euros ($3.09 billion) aid package for Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 14, according to Ukrinform. Pistorius,

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has announced that Germany is currently working on various measures inspired by the Danish model to provide direct support to Ukraine's defence sector. Source: Pistorius at a press conference in Kyiv,