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Scholz Visits Kyiv for First Time in 2.5 Years, Announces $680 Million Aid

Dec 2, 2024, 07:09 AM

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, marking his first trip to Ukraine in over two and a half years. During his visit, Scholz met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression. Scholz announced a new military aid package worth 650 million euros ($680 million) to be delivered in December. This visit comes shortly after Scholz faced criticism from Zelensky for a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The aid package is part of Germany's ongoing commitment to support Ukraine, with Scholz's visit aimed at reaffirming this stance.