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Chancellor Olaf Scholz (r) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj have signed a long-term security agreement.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky is in Berlin.
He signs a security agreement with Chancellor Scholz.
And he thanks Germany profusely for its help.
Berlin - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has thanked the federal government and the German people for supporting his country, which was attacked by Russia.
“I really appreciate that you stand by us, like the whole of Germany does,” he said in Berlin in a joint press conference with Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), according to the official translation.
“This support is very pragmatic, very strong.”
Another arms package for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president praised the previously concluded bilateral security agreement and a newly put together military aid package that includes additional howitzers, artillery ammunition, air defense systems and Iris-T missiles.
“We need this right now,” he said.
These are weapons that his country desperately needs.
Unfortunately, there is a decline in deliveries from other partners.
“German support is vital for us, for our fighters at the front.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has arrived in Berlin and will be received by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
© Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Regarding the security agreement, Zelensky emphasized: “I believe this agreement is the most valuable and the strongest we have to date.” It is an unprecedented document.
“This reflects not only the level of bilateral relations, but also Germany’s fundamental role in maintaining normality in Europe and the world.”
Great Britain concluded its first bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
On Friday evening, the Ukrainian president wants to sign a similar agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The agreements are intended to bridge the time until Ukraine becomes a member of NATO.
There is currently no sign of joining the military alliance for the country that was invaded by Russia two years ago.
dpa