Pistorius Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv for Defense Production Talks

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Monday for talks on joint weapons production and expanded defense cooperation. Discussions are expected to focus on new drone projects, German-Ukrainian defense ventures, and support for Ukraine’s military tech sector through the Brave One platform. Make us preferred on Google Flip Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius gives a press conference on the status of the German armed forces Bundeswehr, on April 22, 2026 at the Defence ministry in Berlin. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Monday to discuss expanding defense-industrial cooperation and joint weapons production with Ukraine, according to German N-TV outlet.  The trip was kept secret ahead of time for security reasons. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Speaking upon the arrival, Pistorius said Berlin and Kyiv are preparing new joint arms development projects, including advanced drone systems of varying ranges, some capable of striking deep behind enemy lines. Germany is also seeking to establish additional joint defense ventures with Ukraine and deepen cooperation with Ukrainian weapons manufacturers, Pistorius said. The German minister added that Berlin wants to draw on Ukraine’s battlefield experience gained during Russia’s full-scale invasion while increasing support for domestic defense innovation through Ukraine’s Brave One military technology platform. The visit comes as Ukraine continues to push for expanded Western defense cooperation and increased domestic weapons production amid ongoing Russian attacks. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.