Germany To Disburse Additional Military Aid For Ukraine Worth 3.3 Billion US Dollars

JAKARTA - The German government plans to disburse an additional 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine.

Finance Minister Jeerman Joerg Kukies has submitted the plan to the parliamentary budget committee, according to a draft document from his ministry seen by Reuters.

The move was seen as a breakthrough after Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously blocked the additional aid, stressing the easing of lending rules as prerequisites.

Germany's parliament on Tuesday voted for massive reforms on fiscal rules.

On the other hand, the support of the European state for Ukraine is getting stronger. Dozens of countries are willing to prepare peacekeepers in Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement with Russia.

Britain and France have spearheaded efforts to offer the peacekeeper's plans for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump started talks to press for a peace deal with Russia.

More than 30 countries are expected to engage in so-called 'coalizations' to support Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

"The ability to contribute will vary, but this will be a significant force, with a large number of countries providing troops," he said.

Russia has repeatedly rejected the idea of soldiers from countries that are members of the NATO military alliance stationed in Ukraine.

When asked if peacekeeping forces would be allowed to return fire if targeted, a spokesperson for Starmer said a military planning meeting was underway to discuss details.

Starmer held a virtual meeting on Saturday with leaders from Europe and other countries to build support for the coalition before military planners were scheduled to meet in the UK on Thursday to discuss how the ceasefire could be guaranteed.