German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, January 14, to hold discussions with Ukrainian officials. The talks focused on evaluating the military situation and exploring further aid measures as the war with Russia continues.
Pistorius highlighted NATO's unified support for Ukraine, emphasising the need for Europe to stand strong. He remarked on Germany's significant role as NATO’s largest European partner, particularly at a time of heightened tensions.
The visit comes less than a week before Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president begins, an event expected to bring shifts in international defence dynamics. Pistorius underlined the importance of demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine during this period.
Ahead of his trip to Kyiv, the German defence minister met with counterparts from Poland, Britain, France, and Italy in Warsaw to discuss regional security strategies.
Domestically, debates in Berlin continue over the extent of Germany’s support for Ukraine, with the country gearing up for a snap election on February 23. Germany remains one of Ukraine's top military supporters, having provided consistent assistance over the past three years.
Read next
15:51
Earthquakes
A magnitude-6.3 earthquake jolted Ecuador’s Pacific coast near Esmeraldas early Friday, sending residents into the streets but causing no immediate damage or tsunami alert, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
15:26
Trump
In an expansive interview marking his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump sketched out an agenda that touches everything from punitive tariffs and China policy to cease-fire hopes in Ukraine and an overhaul of domestic programmes. Below are the highlights.
14:53
U.S.- China trade
U.S. President Donald Trump told *Time* on Friday that he and China’s Xi Jinping are negotiating a tariff deal and have spoken by phone—an account Beijing continues to challenge.
14:32
A top envoy from President Donald Trump’s administration arrived in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, just hours after a high-ranking Russian general was assassinated in a rare car bomb attack in the capital.
12:45
Russia and Iran have signaled their commitment to deepen energy cooperation by working on new overland gas corridors, according to a statement from the Russian Cabinet.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment