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Germany, Ukraine to boost defense cooperation

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Ole Alsaker
June 30, 2025

Berlin and Kyiv are set to boost cooperation in the defence sector, including joint ventures to speed up weapons production in Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul announced the plans during his first official visit to Ukraine.

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