Reuters · October 15, 2026

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil Says German Support for Ukraine Comes With Expectations for Political Reforms

• German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil told reporters on the sidelines of IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok on Thursday that Germany's support for Ukraine was clear but came with expectations for political reforms by the Ukrainian government, according to the report.
• The EU has pledged €45 billion ($50 billion) for Ukraine for 2027, and the report states that Ukraine's needs will be higher.
• Klingbeil said he discussed Ukraine's financing with international partners on Thursday in Bangkok, with commitments from Australia and South Korea, and that both countries said their support for Ukraine will continue, according to the report.

Statements attributed to Lars Klingbeil as reported. No response from the Ukrainian government is documented in the source. Original headline: "Germany's Klingbeil says support for Ukraine comes with reform expectations".