# FACT-CHECK: Germany — €300 Million for Ukrainian Ammunition, True or Exaggerated

> On June 9, 2026, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced at a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart that Germany would contribute an additional €300 million to the Czech ammunition initiative, enabling the delivery of approximately 50,000 additional long-range artillery shells to Ukraine. The announcement was widely picked up by international media as proo

- Author: Maxime Marquette
- Publisher: MadMax (https://mad-max.co)
- Section: Analysis
- Published: 2026-06-29
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## Introduction: Pistorius Announces — But What Is the Promise Worth

### On June 9, 2026, an announcement that circled the media

On **June 9, 2026**, German Defense Minister **Boris Pistorius** announced at a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart that **Germany** would contribute an additional **€300 million** to the Czech ammunition initiative, enabling the delivery of approximately **50,000 additional long-range artillery shells** to **Ukraine**. The announcement was widely picked up by international media as proof of Germany's sustained commitment to **Kyiv**. But what exactly do we know about this promise? Is it legally binding? When will the shells arrive? This fact-check attempts to disentangle the facts from the diplomatic formulations.

The **Claim** to verify: **Germany** committed **€300 million** to deliver **50,000 additional shells** to **Ukraine** via the Czech initiative. This contribution is significant and would represent a notable acceleration of German ammunition aid. Here is what sources allow us to establish, and what remains uncertain.

*I practice fact-checking not to undermine good news, but to validate it. An announcement that withstands verification is genuinely good news. An announcement that deflates under scrutiny creates disappointment and mistrust. Ukraine deserves verifiable commitments — not promises that evaporate.*

## The Czech Ammunition Initiative: What It Actually Is

### The genesis and functioning of the Prague 2024 program

The Czech ammunition initiative, also known as the **"Prague 2024 program,"** was launched by the **Czech Republic** in early **2024** to address the critical shortage of artillery ammunition facing the Ukrainian military. The principle is straightforward: the **Czech Republic** acts as coordinator, identifies ammunition suppliers in third-party countries (including outside **NATO**), and organizes their delivery to **Ukraine**, funded by contributions from participating nations. Approximately **20 nations** participate in this program.

The program has enabled the delivery of several hundred thousand shells to **Ukraine** since its launch. It complements the direct supply chains of **NATO** and **EU** member countries that deliver their own stocks or contract new production. The Czech initiative is particularly useful because it can access supply sources not available for direct government purchases from certain member countries.

### Why ammunition matters so much

**155 mm artillery** shells constitute the **lifeblood of combat** on the Ukrainian front. Both belligerents depend massively on artillery to advance or hold their lines. **Russia** has maintained a considerable advantage in ammunition volume through its war-industry production and **North Korea**'s deliveries. **Ukraine** has suffered recurrent shortages that have forced its artillerists to ration their fire and abandon certain counteroffensives.

The **50,000 additional shells** announced by **Pistorius** are significant, but must be put in perspective. At a consumption rate that can exceed **5,000 shells per day** during intensive operations, **50,000 shells** represent approximately **10 days** of intense fire. That matters. That is not enough on its own. This is why individual contributions must add up within coordinated programs like the Czech initiative.

*The ammunition debate reminds me that there are two types of military aid: the big announcements of sophisticated weapons systems that make the headlines, and the steady flows of ammunition that allow artillery to fire every day. Ukraine needs both. But ammunition is what wins or loses battles day by day. It is not glamorous, but it is vital.*

## Verifying the €300 Million Figure

### What official sources confirm

The primary source for the announcement is the joint press conference by Minister **Pistorius** and his Czech counterpart on **June 9, 2026**. Media outlets including **IZ.ru** (English translation) and **Charter97** reported the announcement. The official Ukrainian portal **Ukrainska Pravda** confirmed this contribution was announced at the event. The **€300 million** contribution is described as **"additional"** — meaning it adds to Germany's prior contributions to the Czech initiative.

Several independent sources — notably **Defence News** and analyses of European defense policy — confirmed that **Germany** did indeed announce a significant contribution to the Czech initiative in June **2026**. The **€300 million** figure is consistent with Germany's previous contributions to similar programs. The announcement of **€500 million** total in additional military aid to **Ukraine** by **Germany** cited in some media likely includes this **€300 million** contribution plus contributions to other programs.

### What remains to be clarified: delivery timelines and mechanisms

The question of delivery timelines is crucial for assessing the real impact of this announcement. The Czech initiative works by ordering ammunition from identified suppliers, then delivering it to **Ukraine**. This process takes weeks to several months depending on stock availability and production capacity. The **50,000 shells** funded by Germany's **€300 million** contribution may not all arrive in **Ukraine** before the end of **autumn 2026**.

Transparency on delivery timelines and mechanisms is insufficient in official communications. This limitation is understandable — operational details may have security implications. But it makes independent monitoring difficult. What I can confirm: the financial commitment was announced. Its translation into shells delivered at the front is a process that will take time.

*A financial commitment announced and a shell delivered in Ukraine are two different things. The fact-check must say this clearly. The €300 million announced by Pistorius is good news — I do not deny it. But the real metric is when and how many shells actually reach their destination. That is what I will be watching to verify in the coming months.*

## The Context: Germany's Ammunition Effort in 2025-2026

### Berlin's gradual ramp-up

**Germany** has significantly increased its military aid to **Ukraine** since **2022**. After hesitant beginnings — memorable for painful reasons — **Berlin** progressively provided major equipment: **IRIS-T** air defense systems, **Patriot** missile defense systems, **Leopard 2** tanks, **PzH 2000** howitzers. On ammunition, **Germany** has contributed both through its own direct deliveries and through several multilateral programs.

Minister **Pistorius** is one of the most consistent advocates for robust support to **Ukraine** within the German government. His position is sometimes more engaged than that of Chancellor **Scholz** or the government as a whole. This **June 9** announcement fits within his strategy of maintaining pressure for strong German support — both domestically and in the face of allies.

### The limits of German industrial capacity

**Germany** faces real industrial constraints in its capacity to increase ammunition production. German armaments factories — notably **Rheinmetall**, whose production of **155 mm** ammunition is in strong expansion — cannot double their capacity overnight. Industrial scale-up timelines are measured in years. This is why the Czech initiative, which provides access to existing stocks elsewhere in the world, is complementary to domestic production efforts.

**Rheinmetall** has announced massive investments in its ammunition production capabilities — a factory in **Ukraine** itself is planned, a bold bet that says something about the German industrial group's long-term commitment to **Kyiv**. If these investments materialize, the production capacity for **Ukraine**'s ammunition will be structurally reinforced beyond the short term.

*Rheinmetall building an ammunition factory in Ukraine — if this project materializes, it is one of the strongest commitments by European defense industry toward Kyiv. This is not a political announcement that can be withdrawn at a change of government — it is concrete, steel, and jobs. This is the type of commitment I call for.*

## The Czech Initiative: Track Record and Prospects

### What the program has delivered to date

Since its launch in **2024**, the Czech initiative has enabled the delivery of hundreds of thousands of shells to **Ukraine**, according to official Czech and Ukrainian communications. Countries such as **Denmark**, the **Netherlands**, **Canada**, **France**, and now **Germany** have contributed financially. The **Czech Republic** has demonstrated an organizational and coordination capacity that often exceeds what one would expect from a country of its size. Czech pragmatism in this domain deserves recognition.

The added value of the initiative is its flexibility: it can access markets that member states cannot contact directly for political or diplomatic reasons. It can negotiate volume prices. It can coordinate deliveries from multiple sources to a single distribution point. These practical advantages explain its success and the continuous growth in the number of participating nations.

### The challenges of scaling up

The Czech initiative's scale-up runs into challenges. Accessible artillery ammunition markets have limits. Identified producers cannot always increase their output fast enough. Delivery logistics near combat zones involve risks that not all suppliers accept. And competition from other ammunition procurement programs — notably European ones under **EDIP** — can create tensions on the same supply sources.

These challenges do not undermine the value of the program — they define the parameters of its realistic development. For the German contribution of **€300 million** to produce the announced **50,000 shells**, the supply and logistics chain will have to function without major hitches. This is technically feasible. It is not automatic.

*I am fundamentally optimistic about democracies' capacity to deliver when they commit seriously. What I watch for is the gap between the political promise and the operational result. In the case of the Czech initiative, this gap has been relatively small so far — which is reassuring and deserves to be noted.*

## The Contribution in the Context of Total European Aid

### €200 billion cumulative: putting the €300 million in perspective

The **€300 million** announced by **Pistorius** fits within a context of European aid that has exceeded **€200 billion cumulative** since **2022**, across all forms. This figure includes direct military aid, financial loans, humanitarian aid, and contributions to multilateral mechanisms like the **European Peace Facility**. In this context, **€300 million** represents a fraction — but a significant and targeted fraction directed toward a precise operational need.

German aid to **Ukraine** since **2022** exceeds **€17 billion** in military, financial, and humanitarian aid. This is a very significant contribution for a country that started from a posture of restraint in **2022**. The trajectory is positive. The **€300 million** for the Czech initiative is part of that — it signals that German commitment continues to take shape through specific operational programs.

### Comparison with other members' contributions

**France**, which was in relative retreat in the early years, has significantly increased its military contributions to **Ukraine** in **2025-2026**. The **United Kingdom** remains the second-largest contributor after the **United States**. The **Nordic** and **Baltic** countries maintain very high contributions relative to their **GDP**. **Canada** and **Japan** have also increased their contributions. **Ukraine** does not lack for supporters — it sometimes lacks certainty about the constancy and predictability of those supporters.

Predictability is a key factor that analysts regularly highlight. The Ukrainian military plans its operations on anticipated supplies. Delayed or uncertain deliveries disrupt operational planning. The announcement of **€300 million** by **Germany** via the Czech initiative contributes to this predictability — if it is honored within the agreed timelines.

*The predictability of aid to Ukraine is almost as important as its volume. A military that does not know if its shells will arrive in one week or three months cannot effectively plan its offensives. Firm commitments with precise delivery schedules are worth more than vague promises of higher amounts.*

## The Question of 20 Participating Nations: Who Does What

### A coalition of varied sizes and commitments

The approximately **20 nations** participating in the Czech initiative have very different profiles. Some like **Denmark** or the **Netherlands** have committed hundreds of millions of euros. Others contribute tens of millions. A few participants have more logistical or political than financial roles. This diversity is a strength — it gives the initiative a broad political support base — but also a potential weakness if some participants reduce their contribution under domestic political pressure.

The **Czech Republic** itself has invested considerable political and organizational capital in this program. The initiative's success is also a diplomatic victory for **Prague**, which has demonstrated its capacity to play a leadership role in Europe's military response to Russian aggression. This is a notable shift in posture for a country previously perceived more as a follower in European defense policy.

### Prospects for the coming months

The Czech initiative should continue to grow in **2026-2027**, driven by new contributions like **Germany**'s and by the identification of new supply sources. Discussions are underway to extend the program to other types of ammunition — notably anti-aircraft missiles of which **Ukraine** has an urgent need to complement its air defense systems. If this extension materializes, the strategic value of the initiative would be further increased.

For the German contribution of **€300 million** to produce results, the success criteria are clear: the **50,000 shells** must be ordered quickly, contracts with suppliers must be signed, deliveries must begin within a reasonable timeframe. Monitoring these steps by journalists and oversight organizations is essential to transform the political announcement into operational reality.

*I will return to this announcement in a few months to verify whether the 50,000 shells were actually delivered. This is the ultimate test of fact-checking: not just verifying the announcement when it is made, but following its realization over time. Promises that do not withstand the test of time are the real problem in Ukraine support policy.*

## The Germany-Ukraine Strategic Partnership: Broader Framework

### The June 2026 strategic partnership declaration

**Pistorius**'s contribution to the Czech initiative fits within the broader framework of a strategic partnership between **Germany** and **Ukraine**, formalized at the bilateral summit in **June 2026**. The strategic partnership declaration between the two countries covers military, economic, political, and reconstruction dimensions. It means that German commitment toward **Ukraine** is not limited to the duration of the conflict — it has a long-term dimension.

This framework is important because it gives financial and military commitments a more stable institutional dimension than simple circumstantial announcements. A strategic partnership declaration implies regular consultation mechanisms, sustained cooperation programs, and continued political investment that is more resistant to changes of government. The strategic partnership announced by **Pistorius** and his Ukrainian counterparts is therefore more than a promise of ammunition: it is the affirmation of an enduring relationship.

### The implication for Ukraine's EU accession process

The reinforcement of the **Germany-Ukraine** strategic partnership also has implications for **Ukraine**'s accession process to the **EU**. **Germany**, as a founding member and the Union's largest economy, exerts a decisive influence on the pace and conditions of this enlargement. A strong German commitment toward **Kyiv** — military, financial, and political — is a signal that **Berlin** will actively support **Ukraine**'s accession path, beyond the immediate needs of the conflict.

Coherence between military support and political support for the accession process is important for the credibility of Western commitment toward **Ukraine**. One cannot promise European integration on one hand and hesitate on ammunition deliveries on the other. **Pistorius**'s **June 9** announcement sends a message of coherence — something **Kyiv** appreciates and needs to plan its future.

*Germany has come a long way since the start of the conflict. I remember the initial hesitations, the delayed deliveries, the controversies over helmets versus weapons. The Pistorius of 2026, signing strategic partnerships and funding tens of thousands of shells, represents a different Germany — the one Europe has long been waiting for. I prefer to welcome this change rather than dwell on past slowness.*

## Rhetoric Versus Reality: Assessing Military Aid

### The gap between announcements and deliveries

The history of military aid to **Ukraine** is dotted with announcements that were not honored within planned timelines. **Leopard 2** tanks were promised then delivered with delays. Air defense systems were announced then delayed by internal political considerations. Aid packages were announced with fanfare and delivered in small installments over several months. These discrepancies are not always bad faith — they often reflect real logistical and industrial constraints.

This context justifies rigorous fact-checking of announcements like **Pistorius**'s on **June 9**. Not to discourage commitments, but to create an accountability mechanism that incentivizes the fulfillment of promises. Ukrainian organizations, specialized journalists, and parliamentary institutions in contributing countries play an essential role in this monitoring. Transparency on the actual delivery of aid is a right that **Ukraine** deserves.

### What the fact-check confirms and what remains open

Assessment of this fact-check on the German **€300 million** contribution: the announcement is real and was made by Minister **Pistorius** at an official press conference on **June 9, 2026**. It is corroborated by several independent sources. The figure of **50,000 additional shells** corresponds to a consistent estimate for a budget of **€300 million** at market prices for long-range artillery. Inscription within the Czech initiative framework is confirmed.

What remains uncertain: precise delivery timelines, the exact procurement sources for the ammunition, and the precise distinction between this commitment and other German contributions to the same program. These uncertainties are normal in an initial announcement and should be clarified in the following weeks and months. The mention of **€500 million** in total German aid in some sources suggests that the contribution to the Czech initiative may be part of a larger package — which does not diminish its value, but deserves to be specified.

*FACT-CHECK VERDICT: Pistorius's announcement is TRUE in its broad outlines. The €300 million for the Czech ammunition initiative was indeed announced at an official press conference on June 9, 2026. The 50,000 shells are a consistent estimate. Uncertainties concern delivery timelines and mechanisms — not the existence of the commitment. This is good news that withstands verification.*

## The European Defense Industry in Transformation

### The ramp-up of the European DTIB

The German contribution to the Czech initiative fits within the context of a profound transformation of the **European Defense Technological and Industrial Base (DTIB)**. Under the effect of the war in **Ukraine**'s demands and European programs like **EDIP**, ammunition production in **Europe** has been multiplied several times over in certain categories. Production of **155 mm** shells in Europe went from **300,000** per year in **2022** to more than **2 million** in **2025**.

This ramp-up is necessary but insufficient. Ukrainian needs are in the millions of shells per year. Current European production covers part of these needs — complemented by purchases in third-party countries via programs like the Czech initiative. The ultimate goal is to create sufficient European domestic production capacity to sustain a high-intensity war without depending on unpredictable external markets.

### Rheinmetall and German industry at the center of the apparatus

**Rheinmetall**, the German defense giant, is at the heart of this industrial transformation. The company has announced a radical increase in its ammunition and tank production capabilities, with investments running into the billions of euros. Its stock market capitalization has exploded since **2022**, reflecting market expectations about the duration of European defense demand.

The **Rheinmetall factory in Ukraine** project, if it materializes, would be a strong signal that the European defense industry is betting on the sustainability of its partnership with **Kyiv**. This is not merely a contract — it is an infrastructure investment that ties **Rheinmetall**'s industrial fate to that of **Ukraine**. This is the type of long-term commitment that transcends political cycles.

*Rheinmetall investing in Ukraine may be the most eloquent signal that the European defense industry believes in Ukrainian victory — or at least in a lasting partnership with Kyiv. Stock markets price in longer horizons than electoral cycles. When defense industry invests in Ukraine, it is because it believes the commitment will be profitable over the long term.*

## Ammunition and Ukrainian Military Strategy

### How ammunition shapes strategy on the ground

Ammunition constraints have directly shaped Ukrainian military strategy since **2022**. During shortage periods, the Ukrainian military has had to adopt defensive postures where it would have preferred to counter-attack. It has had to prioritize certain front axes at the expense of others. It has had to rely more on drones to compensate for the lack of artillery fire. These adaptations are remarkable — but they are not the sign of a chosen strategy, they are the sign of an endured constraint.

With more stable and predictable supplies — such as those promised by contributions to the Czech initiative — the Ukrainian military can develop more ambitious operational plans. The **40-day operation** announced by **Zelensky** in **June 2026**, targeting Russian energy infrastructure, requires considerable ammunition resources. These resources must be guaranteed for the operation to be sustained to its conclusion.

### The feedback loop between Western support and Ukrainian military capacity

There is a positive feedback loop between Western military support and **Ukraine**'s capacity to demonstrate its effectiveness. When **Ukraine** effectively strikes a Russian refinery or repels an enemy offensive, this reinforces allies' political will to continue supporting. When allies provide ammunition and weapons systems, **Ukraine** can conduct more ambitious operations. This virtuous loop is not automatic — it requires constant communication, visible results, and careful expectation management.

**Pistorius**'s **€300 million** for Czech ammunition fit within this logic. If the shells arrive in time to feed **Zelensky**'s **40-day operation**, they will contribute to military results that will in turn reinforce allies' will to continue. The causal chain is long and fragile, but it is real. This is why every commitment honored matters — and why this fact-check is important.

*The feedback loop between Western support and Ukrainian military effectiveness is the most powerful argument I know for justifying sustained aid. This is not charity — it is investment in a partner that has demonstrated its capacity to achieve results. In 2026, with four years of verified resistance, this argument is stronger than ever.*

## Kyiv's Reaction: Between Gratitude and Expectations

### What Ukraine said publicly

Official Ukrainian reactions to the German **€300 million** contribution were positive and appreciative, as they generally are in response to aid announcements. The Ukrainian government thanked **Berlin** and underlined the importance of the contribution to the Czech initiative. Statements from the **Ukrainian Ministry of Defense** and the **General Staff** acknowledged the importance of artillery ammunition in ongoing operations.

At the same time, **Kyiv** continues to ask for more — notably long-range air defense systems and cruise missiles. Gratitude does not translate into satisfaction: **Ukraine** is in permanent survival mode, and its requests reflect real needs on the ground, not ingratitude toward its supporters. Understanding this distinction is essential for allies who might be destabilized by **Kyiv**'s constant requests.

### Persisting unmet needs

Despite the **€300 million** contribution and other inputs to the Czech initiative, urgent needs remain unmet for the Ukrainian military. Air defense is at the top of the list — notably interceptors for Russian ballistic missiles and long-range drones. The maintenance logistics for increasingly complex Western equipment is also a growing challenge. And ammunition for certain specific weapons systems is out of stock in several contributing countries.

These gaps cannot be filled by any single contribution, however generous. They require sustained coordination among allies, a long-term procurement vision, and political will to respond to each identified need. The Czech initiative is a mechanism that contributes to this coordination — but it cannot solve everything on its own.

*Ukraine's list of unmet needs is long. It can be discouraging to read. But it is also the sign of an army that is truly fighting — that has real needs because it is actually using its equipment. An army on campaign that asks for nothing is an army that is doing nothing. I prefer Kyiv's constant requests to the alternative.*

## Fact-Check Conclusion: Germany's Commitment Holds Up

### What this fact-check can assert

In conclusion of this fact-check: the German **€300 million** contribution to the Czech ammunition initiative is a verified reality. The announcement was made at an official event on **June 9, 2026**, corroborated by several independent sources, and consistent with the trajectory of Germany's military commitment to **Ukraine**. The **50,000 additional shells** are a consistent estimate for this budget. The commitment fits within a broader bilateral strategic partnership framework.

What merits follow-up in the coming months: the actual delivery timelines for the ammunition, confirmation of the formal budget inscription in **Germany**, and the arrival of the shells at the Ukrainian front. These are the indicators that will transform the political announcement into real military impact. I will return to this subject when that information is available.

### Germany as Ukraine's long-term partner

Beyond the one-time verification, this fact-check illustrates a broader trend: **Germany** has become a major and credible partner for **Ukraine**, after a difficult start in **2022**. **Pistorius**'s contribution is not isolated — it fits within a continuum of commitments that have progressively reinforced **Berlin**'s credibility as **Kyiv**'s ally. This credibility is precious and deserves to be preserved — notably by honoring commitments made within the planned timelines.

**Zelensky** has often said that **Ukraine** needs reliable partners more than wealthy ones. **Germany**, with its **€300 million** for the Czech initiative, its **€17 billion** in cumulative aid, and its formalized strategic partnership, is positioning itself as both wealthy and reliable. That is exactly what **Ukraine** needs. And this is good news that this fact-check can confirm.

*Ending a fact-check with a positive conclusion is not common in this trade. We are trained to find the flaws, the exaggerations, the unfulfilled promises. Here I must be honest: Pistorius's announcement withstands scrutiny. It is not perfect — delivery timelines remain to be confirmed. But the commitment is real. That is good news I take the time to acknowledge.*

## Lessons for Future Fact-Checks on Military Aid

### A methodology for tracking aid promises

This fact-check proposes a methodology applicable to all military aid announcements for **Ukraine**: first, identify the primary source of the announcement and verify its reality; next, corroborate with at least two independent sources; precisely quantify what is announced and put it in perspective; distinguish budget announcements from actual deliveries; and create a tracking system over time to verify materialization.

This methodology is not perfect — military information is often classified and delivery timelines are rarely public. But it at least allows distinguishing promises that withstand initial verification from those that are pure rhetoric. In an environment saturated with information, disinformation, and propaganda from both sides, this verification work has real practical value.

### What readers can do

Citizens of countries supporting **Ukraine** have the right and responsibility to hold their governments accountable for the use of public money destined for military aid. This is not mistrust of good intentions — it is the normal exercise of democracy. If your government announces a **€300 million** contribution, it is legitimate to ask when the ammunition will arrive, how their final destination is verified, and what oversight mechanism is in place.

These questions do not weaken support for **Ukraine** — they strengthen it by giving it lasting democratic legitimacy. Opaque, unaccountable support is vulnerable to populist criticism. Transparent, monitored, and justified support is far more politically robust. Democracy works better with informed citizens. That is why this fact-check has its place.

*I trust citizens to make the right choices when they are well informed. That is the wager of democracy — and it is also the meaning of my work. Verifying facts, naming uncertainties, distinguishing real promises from hollow ones: this is my contribution to democratic information. I own it with conviction.*

## Conclusion: €300 Million That Deserve to Be Honored

### From speech to shell: a necessary journey

The distance between a minister's speech and a **155 mm** shell leaving a Ukrainian artillerist's barrel is long and riddled with obstacles. Budget commitments, calls for tender, contracts, production or stock identification, logistics transport, customs formalities, front-line delivery — each step can take time and encounter the unexpected. This fact-check has documented the starting point of that journey. Its completion is what truly matters.

The **€300 million** announced by **Boris Pistorius** on **June 9, 2026** represent a real, verified, and welcome contribution to the Ukrainian war effort. They are part of a broader multilateral support system that, despite its imperfections, has allowed **Ukraine** to resist an invasion that no one would have believed possible to sustain this long. Every contribution counts. This one too.

### The future depends on constancy

The real question is not whether the **€300 million** will be honored — I believe they will, **Germany** having generally held its commitments to **Ukraine** since **2022**. The real question is the durability of the entire Western support system. Elections, changes of government, economic crises, public opinion fatigue — all these factors can threaten the constancy of aid. The fact-check of a single announcement does not answer this deeper question.

What I can say with conviction: **Ukraine** deserves this constancy. It has paid an enormous price to defend values that are also ours. **Pistorius**'s **€300 million** is a small recognition of that reality. It deserves to be honored. Not only in euros. But in shells that arrive, on time and in number.

*I close this fact-check with the conviction that verifying facts is an act of solidarity as much as a journalistic act. Solidarity with the Ukrainians who depend on these shells. Solidarity with European citizens who want their money to truly serve. And solidarity with truth, in a war where lying is also a weapon. I will continue this work.*

**By Maxime Marquette, columnist**

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