German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the two countries will also start a joint program to produce long-range weapons that Kyiv can use against Russian targets.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that would be free of any Western-imposed limitations on their range and targets.

Germany and Ukraine strike a deal to jointly develop weapons with "no range restrictions," as the Kremlin says Trump's jabs at Putin are due to him "not being informed."

The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee Army National Guard, collectively known as Task Force Saber, will train their Ukrainian counterparts in joint maneuver and combined arms at 7th Army Training Command facilities for nine months.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 28 that a potential delivery of Taurus cruise missiles for Ukraine is not being ruled out, but did not provide further details.

Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to hold peace talks in Istanbul with no sign they are any closer to an agreement.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged Wednesday to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that would be free of any Western-imposed limitations on their use and targets as the Kyiv government fights to repel Russia's invasion.

Germany will provide further military support for Ukraine amounting to around 5 billion euros ($5.65 billion), its defence ministry said on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met senior officials in Berlin.

Chancellor Merz recognizes Türkiye’s strategic importance and will pursue policies to strengthen political dialogue, economic and security cooperation, says former German ambassador to Ankara - Anadol

Merz's meeting with Trump is set for Thursday, June 5, and the two leaders are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, the Middle East, and trade.