Ukraine's Minister of Defense Denys Shmihal reported that the past 2025 was the most successful year for international security support for the country. The total volume of assistance reached over 45 billion dollars, which is 30% higher than the previous year.
Key Support Directions
According to Shmihal, the main areas of international assistance were:
- Weapons and ammunition
- Development of air and missile defense
- Investments in joint production for Ukrainian defense industry
- Training, technical support, and logistics
Financial Details
Over 6 billion dollars were directed towards developing the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex, particularly within the "Danish model". Almost 3 billion dollars came from frozen Russian assets in the European Union and Great Britain.
"International support for Ukraine is becoming long-term and systematic. This is the key to deterring Russian aggression, strengthening our defense capabilities, and ensuring a fair peace in Europe," the defense minister emphasized.
European Support
According to Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Igor Zhovkva, Germany is the leader in providing military assistance. In 2025, the volume of German support amounted to 8.5 billion euros, with nearly 12 billion euros planned for 2026.
