Germany is set to approve close to 400 million euros ($445 million) in military aid to Ukraine, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday. "In view of the continuously deteriorating military situation in Ukraine, there is a serious risk that Ukraine, without significantly increased material support, could be defeated in its defence campaign," the letter said. The finance ministry, following a request by the defence ministry, is asking for the approval of the extra expenditure by the budget committee of the lower house of parliament.