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German Finance Minister Christian Lindner stated at the Free Democratic Party Congress that Germany would continue its comprehensive support to Ukraine but called on other EU member states to increase their contributions.

Berlin, Ukraine
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Ukrinform Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post

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Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Germany already provides half of all aid to Ukraine

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Germany can and will continue to make contributions to Ukraine and can mobilize more military and financial support if necessary

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Other EU member states should increase their contributions to Ukraine

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Christian Lindner stated that Germany is already responsible for half of the European aid for Ukraine and will not step back from its commitments.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Lindner noted it is unacceptable for Germany to do even more so that others can continue to do too little.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said at the European Liberal Party Conference in Berlin that Germany is doing its part but Europe must do more, and it cannot be the case that Germany does more so others can do too little.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said earlier in January that Germany's military support for Ukraine is insufficient to compensate for the deficit from other EU countries.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

We are delivering arms to Ukraine for a victory in which, alas, even the Ukrainian generals no longer believe.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

This war must be brought to an end and very quickly through negotiations.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:01.011Z

Source story: 3819442-germanys-finance-minister-calls-for-more-aid-to-ukraine-from-eu-members