Germany Announces $1.5 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine During Kyiv Visit; Zelensky Confirms EUR 1.3 Billion Support

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv on October 4, 2026. The announcement was made during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who confirmed that Ukraine had received a EUR 1.3 billion support package from Germany. The discrepancy in the reported amounts—$1.5 billion versus EUR 1.3 billion—reflects differing currency references in the reports. The Los Angeles Times reported the aid in US dollars, while Ukrinform and ukrinform.net cited the amount in euros.