Germany Vows Continued Support for Ukraine
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign affairs chief, Johann Wadephul, made his initial diplomatic journey to Kyiv on Monday, marking his first official trip to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month.
In a statement released by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, Wadephul emphasized Ukraine’s central role in shaping the future of the European continent.
“Ukraine will determine whether our Europe remains a place where freedom and human dignity count – or a continent where violence shifts borders,” he remarked upon arriving in Kyiv.
Wadephul affirmed that Berlin will maintain its steadfast commitment to aiding Ukraine, not only in preserving its autonomy and self-governance but also in safeguarding the broader security and liberty of Europe.
He referred to Ukraine’s independence and prospects as “the most important task of our foreign and security policy.”
He further accused Moscow of seeking to “subjugate” Kyiv through its ongoing military aggression, which has persisted since February 2022.
Wadephul suggested that Russia is relying on diminishing European backing for Ukraine as the conflict drags on.
“We will continue to stand firmly by Ukraine's side so that it can continue to defend itself successfully — with modern air defense and other weapons, with humanitarian and economic aid. That is the promise with which I travel to Kyiv today,” Wadephul stated, underscoring Germany’s pledge of comprehensive assistance.
In closing, the German diplomat alleged that Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains unyielding in his “maximum” demands and argued that he “wants surrender, not negotiations,” rejecting any notion of compromise or peaceful resolution.
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