German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged NATO partners to commit to sustained support for Ukraine without relying on the United States.
Speaking at a NATO meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, Wadephul stressed the need for reliable European and Canadian funding to meet Ukraine’s ongoing requirements. He noted that an existing EU loan of 90 billion euros could contribute but said additional resources remain essential.
Wadephul delivered a direct message to Russia: “We will not let up on our support. Ukraine always has the greater staying power. It can always count on our support.”
On defence spending, he reported that Germany is on track to surpass four percent of GDP this year toward the NATO target of five percent, positioning the country as a leading contributor within the alliance.
