"The first and most important thing is to make it very clear psychologically and politically that we will continue to stand by Ukraine," said Pistorius upon arriving in Kyiv. He will meet the Ukrainian government to discuss further aid and will assess the military situation. Trump says he will quickly solve the war in Ukraine and has criticised the scale of US support for Kyiv. There is debate in Germany over Berlin's support for Ukraine ahead of a snap German election on Feb 23, particularly as the incoming Trump presidency is putting pressure on Europe to boost its own defences. He said he would discuss the question of industrial cooperation for arms productions in Ukraine, including how to support Kyiv in boosting capacity and conclude joint ventures.

Source: bd News24 January 14, 2025 15:54 UTC