German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. This is her second visit to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, according to DW..
According to Burbock, her arrival in Ukraine should show that Germany will continue to support Kyiv "
She also explained that her visit intends to counter potential fatigue in Germany from Russia's war against Ukraine..
“I understand that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin is betting that we are tired of sympathizing with the suffering of Ukraine. He believes he can divide our societies with lies and blackmail us with energy supplies,” Burbock said..
According to her, Putin’s calculation was wrong, “because all of Europe knows that Ukraine is defending a peaceful order.”.
Burbock arrived in Kyiv, accompanied by a small delegation. She plans to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, among others, although her exact schedule is being kept secret for security reasons..
Burbock last visited Ukraine in May — the visit included a trip to Bucha, where Russian soldiers committed massacres and war crimes..
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Earlier, German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock said that if necessary, Berlin is ready to support Ukraine for years in the fight against the Russian invasion.. In particular, the supply of heavy weapons to Kyiv.
Burbock believes that Ukraine may need new heavy weapons next summer.