German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has canceled a planned visit to Ukraine on Thursday, 20 October, the German daily Bild has reported.
According to the publication, the visit, which had been agreed upon for weeks, was canceled for “security reasons”.
“While the federal president is canceling his visit, there are many foreign diplomats and guests wishing to show their presence in the capital right now,” a Ukrainian government representative told Bild.
Additionally, the publication learned that the German Foreign Office, Interior Ministry, and security agencies recommended Steinmeier cancel his trip to Ukraine. At the same time, a new date for the visit is expected to be set in the near future.
