German International Minister Johann Wadephul pledged on June 30 that Berlin is exploring "each attainable path" to supply Ukraine with further air protection programs, amid intensifying Russian missile and drone assaults, in line with RBK-Ukraine.

Talking at a press convention throughout his go to to Kyiv, Wadephul stated Germany is working with its protection trade, European allies, and the U.S. to urgently safe extra programs for Ukraine's air protect.

"We’re taking place each path obtainable," Wadephul stated. "The German protection trade is attempting to increase its capability. We're talking with our European companions, and I consider we should additionally transfer ahead with america."

He added that he stays in shut contact with German Protection Minister Boris Pistorius to evaluate whether or not present programs from Germany's personal stockpiles could be redirected to Ukraine.

Wadephul's go to got here only a day after Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine to this point, firing 477 drones and 60 missiles in a 24-hour interval. In a video message posted on social media earlier on June 30, the German minister described Ukraine as "a rustic as soon as once more haunted by struggle," and reaffirmed Germany's solidarity.

"Germany stands by Ukraine," Wadephul stated. "We should not enable freedom to be misplaced right here. We’ve got to assist this nation and be sure that a ceasefire is lastly achieved. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin should notice he can not proceed this struggle and should negotiate a peace resolution."

Ukrainian International Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed Wadephul's go to in a put up on X, saying the 2 mentioned counter Russian aggression and deepen bilateral ties.

Sybiha stated additionally they spoke about Germany's function in Ukraine's growth of long-range capabilities and drones, calling it "win-win cooperation"— in addition to Berlin's assist for the 18th EU sanctions package deal and Ukraine's path to EU membership.

"I’m grateful to Minister Wadephul for his ethical readability and private contribution to Ukraine's resilience," Sybiha added.

Wadephul is predicted to fulfill with President Volodymyr Zelensky later throughout his go to.

The German overseas minister emphasised that witnessing the destruction firsthand is important to understanding Ukraine's struggling and the urgency of sustained worldwide assist.

"That is certainly a tough state of affairs," Wadephul stated. "And that’s the reason German solidarity is so necessary proper now."

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