During a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Merz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed multiple agreements, including those focused on defense collaboration. Zelenskyy highlighted Germany as Ukraine’s largest strategic partner in Europe, asserting that German support currently surpasses that of the United States. He expressed concerns regarding potential future reductions in military aid due to the protracted U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict and reported supply issues with the Patriot air defense system.