Almost one billion euros have been raised for a global initiative to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, the German Foreign Ministry said on the occasion of Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock’s 8th visit to Kyiv.
It is stated that the purpose of the foreign minister’s trip is to assure Ukrainians that Germany and Europe will continue to stand firmly on the side of Ukraine and will not stop their support.
“The global initiative to strengthen air defense, which the Foreign Minister recently launched together with Defense Minister Pistorius, should also be seen in this context. So far, almost a billion euros have been raised to provide additional support to Ukrainian air defense,” the statement said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the work continues. At the same time, the initiative also protects the security of EU countries from Russian aggression.
“Our support is based on a deep belief that Ukraine will win this war… Germany, along with many other countries from all over the world, is firmly on the side of Ukraine. This is something the people of Ukraine can count on in the long run,” Burbock said.
She is also convinced that Ukraine’s place is in the European Union.
“Ukraine’s accession to the EU is a necessary geopolitical consequence of Russia’s aggressive war in violation of international law. Ukraine has made impressive progress and is on the path of reforms, despite Russia’s destructiveness. Now it is important not to weaken our efforts – in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and media freedom,” the minister said.
Source: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/ukraine-node/reise-baerbock-ukraine/2657594
