German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Kyiv on Saturday on a surprise visit, which she said was to demonstrate Berlin’s unwavering support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
“I have travelled to Kyiv today to show that they can continue to rely on us. That we will continue to stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary with deliveries of weapons, and with humanitarian and financial
It is her second trip to Ukraine and comes a week after Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal’s trip to Berlin where he had repeated Kyiv’s call for weapons.
Germany has been supplying Kyiv with howitzers, rocket launchers, and anti-aircraft missiles during the past few weeks.
In a second military aid package for over 500 million euros, heavier weaponry like anti-aircraft systems, rocket launchers mounted on pickup trucks, and anti-drone equipment are also expected.
Berlin announced earlier this week that it will work with the Netherlands to teach Ukrainian forces demining techniques.
