Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck visited Ukraine. The focus of the trip was Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, emergency aid, strengthening the Ukrainian economy, and economic relations with Germany.
Russia has recently increased its missile and bomb attacks on Ukraine. The attackers recently also switched off many Ukrainian power plants. At the weekend, the federal government announced that it would supply the country with another Patriot air defense system. The Ukrainians impressed him with their ability to improvise during his last visit a year ago. "The situation is certainly challenging, but the Ukrainians have been able to hold their ground time and time again over the last two years. And whatever Germany can do to support it, it will do it," said Habck. The Green Party politician said the visit came at a time when Ukraine needed all support in its fight for freedom. He added: "Yes, Ukraine is fighting for its own self-determination, for its territorial integrity against Putin's aggression, but it is also fighting for the values that unite and define Europe. "