Rutte and Merz made a statement about Ukraine — live stream.
On Wednesday, July 9, Berlin celebrates the 70th anniversary of Germany's accession to NATO. One of the main topics of the event was support for Ukraine.
This was reported by Novyny.LIVE.
What was said in Germany about support for Ukraine
In their speeches, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that aid to Kyiv remains a priority for NATO and for Germany itself.
Let us remind you that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed conviction that the resources of diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine are currently completely exhausted. In his statement, he emphasized that Germany will continue to provide comprehensive military assistance to Ukraine in order to strengthen its defense capabilities in the face of Russian aggression.
Earlier it became known that Ukraine sent Germany a 'secret request' for military assistance. In particular, the list includes air defense systems, missiles of various ranges, and SUVs.
During the event in Berlin, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Germany's membership in NATO, support for Ukraine was confirmed by NATO and German leaders. NATO Secretary General and Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed the importance of providing assistance to Kyiv and expressed readiness to continue supporting Ukraine in its defense endeavors.Read also
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