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U.S. official cites over $76 billion in German assistance to Ukraine since 2022

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Germany's cumulative assistance to Ukraine since 2022 totals more than $76 billion.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Munich on February 13, 2026, to discuss key global priorities including securing supply chains, advancing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and strengthening U.S.-European ties. Rubio thanked Germany for more than $76 billion in assistance to Ukraine since 2022 and the two leaders discussed continued coordination on reconstruction efforts. Both officials reiterated the importance of deepening the U.S.-German partnership on these issues.
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Independent sources show Germany’s government and Chancellor Friedrich Merz have reported roughly €76 billion (40 billion euros military + 36 billion euros civilian) provided to Ukraine since February 2022; the U.S. State Department readout quotes Secretary Rubio saying “over $76 billion,” which is essentially reporting the same headline figure (originally announced in euros). Verdict: Close — the €76 billion total is accurate per German statements, but the State Department phrased it in dollars, which can create a small currency/rounding discrepancy.

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  1. Update · Feb 14, 2026, 12:24 AMTrue
    Independent sources show Germany’s government and Chancellor Friedrich Merz have reported roughly €76 billion (40 billion euros military + 36 billion euros civilian) provided to Ukraine since February 2022; the U.S. State Department readout quotes Secretary Rubio saying “over $76 billion,” which is essentially reporting the same headline figure (originally announced in euros). Verdict: Close — the €76 billion total is accurate per German statements, but the State Department phrased it in dollars, which can create a small currency/rounding discrepancy.
  2. Original article · Feb 13, 2026
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