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Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia - AP News

Apr 16, 2026·Government

This agreement is less about a single deal and more about Germany joining a web of bilateral pacts that formalize long-term European commitments to Ukraine. By binding its defense-industrial base to Kyiv, Berlin is underwriting a security architecture outside of NATO's formal umbrella. The critical question is whether this patchwork of promises can function as a credible deterrent.

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