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Merz says Germany will help Ukraine produce long-range weapons

German Chancellor Merz announced that Berlin will support Ukraine in developing long-range weapons with no range limits to target Russian territory, signing a defense agreement during Zelensky’s visit.

AFP WORLD
Published May 28,2025
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets in Russian territory.

"Our defence ministers will sign a memorandum of understanding today regarding the procurement of Ukrainian-made long-range weapons systems," said Merz. "There will be no range restrictions, allowing Ukraine to fully defend itself, even against military targets outside its own territory."