Archive · 29 May 2025
Germany Pledges Long-Range Missile Aid to Ukraine
Germany is going to help Ukraine build long-range missiles that can reach targets far away, without rules about where they can be used.
Russia wants to talk about peace in Turkey, but Ukraine wants to see the details first.
Both sides are talking about how to stop the fighting, with Germany and other countries helping Ukraine with weapons to defend itself.
However, there is ongoing disagreement, with Russia seeing this as a setback, and Ukraine stating they require details before any negotiations can proceed.
Germany will assist Ukraine in developing its own long-range missile systems.
These missiles will not have the same restrictions imposed by some Western allies.
Russia invited Ukraine to direct peace talks in Istanbul on June 2.
Ukraine stated they await a memorandum from Russia before attending talks.
Fighting continues along the front line, with both sides conducting strikes.
- Who
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- What
- Germany's commitment to aid Ukraine in developing long-range missiles, and Russia's invitation to peace talks.
- When
- Announced Wednesday.
- Where
- Berlin, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey.
- Why
- To bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and potentially reach a peace agreement.
Germany/Ukraine
Russia
Missile Development
Germany/Ukraine
Germany pledged to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems, without Western limitations, for self-defense.
Russia
Kremlin spokesman Peskov stated that Germany's funding of long-range missile production in Ukraine is an obstacle to reaching a peace agreement.
Peace Talks
Germany/Ukraine
Ukraine stated they are ready for peace talks at the highest level but await a memorandum from Russia and will not attend without it.
Russia
Russia invited Ukraine to direct peace talks in Istanbul, with a memorandum outlining Moscow's position.
- Announcing Official
- Friedrich Merz
- Visiting President
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- German Aid
- Long-range missile development
- Peace Talk Location
- Istanbul
- Russian Foreign Minister
- Sergey Lavrov
- Date of Possible Talks
- June 2