– Putin should not have any illusion that Germany's support will weaken for Ukraine. Contrary, We remain the second largest donor of Ukraine in the world and the largest in Europe. Ukraine can still count on Germany – said German vice -channel Lars Klingbeil, quoted by Reuters.
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The politician called on the Russian leader to show interest in the peace process in the bloodiest war in Europe for 80 years, which began in February 2022. At the same time he emphasized that Ukraine must be a participant in negotiations, and a durable room must be achieved by suspension of weapons and reliable safety guarantees. “For this purpose, we closely coordinate activities at international level,” Klingbeil declared.
Last week, among the proposals presented last week on ensuring Ukraine security after a possible peace agreement The French President Emmanuel Macron and the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared the distribution of forces in Ukraine under the so -called coalitions of volunteers.
In addition, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled openness to participating in such a solution, But then he would have to take into account criticism in his own political camp, as well as on the part of opposition parties in the country.
The German Ministry of Finance has announced that from the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict The government in Berlin provided Ukraine with approx. EUR 50.5 billion.
