Ukraine and Germany agree $4 billion defense package, including Patriot missiles

On 2026-04-14, Ukraine and Germany agreed on a €4 billion defense cooperation package covering Patriot missiles, drone production, and long-range weapons development. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said the deal was reached during talks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The package includes German financing for several hundred Patriot missiles to protect Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.