Ukraine and Germany in the focus of new diplomatic steps: Sybiga opens a dialogue with the potential German Foreign Minister

Chas Pravdy - 29 April 2025 16:19

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has made his first live contact with the future head of the German Foreign Ministry, who is predicted to be Johannes Wadefuhl. This news has become a milestone for Ukrainian-German diplomatic relations, especially against the backdrop of rapid political transformation in the Federal Republic, including the appointment of the new government. The information has been confirmed by the source "European Truth": the Ukrainian Foreign Minister spoke about his first telephone dialogue with Wadefuhl, who is expected to be officially appointed as Foreign Minister soon. According to Andriy Sybiga, during the conversation he congratulated Johannes Wadefuhl on his nomination and emphasized the importance of his future actions in the realm of foreign policy. The minister noted that he highly values the consistent position adopted by the new face of the Foreign Ministry regarding Ukraine. He recalled Wadefuhl’s performance as a potential chancellor during the recent pre-election marathon, noting that Wadefuhl spoke in his speech about supporting Europe on many key issues, particularly regarding Ukraine and its fight to restore peaceful skies and territorial integrity. In the conversation, Andriy Sybiga also informed his colleague about the current state of the battlefield: the situation at the front, Kyiv’s efforts to strengthen defense capabilities, and diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. The Ukrainian diplomat expressed confidence that the upcoming German government will continue to support the Ukrainian people consistently, preserving and expanding the aid already accumulated. He reaffirmed that Ukraine highly values Germany’s principled and consistent support in the fight for its independence and security. Additionally, Sybiga invited Johannes Wadefuhl to visit Ukraine on May 9, when a large-scale visit by foreign policy officials from several EU countries is planned. According to him, this visit will take place under the new German administration and will serve as an opportunity for further exchange of thoughts regarding future cooperation. A key element of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s plans is to establish even closer partnership with Germany, which remains one of the main drivers of European support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian diplomat also expressed gratitude to the German people and leadership for their principled stance on assisting a country fighting for its independence. He emphasized that Kyiv is committed to constructive and close cooperation with the new German government to achieve stable and just peace, strengthen European security, and protect the country’s sovereignty. It is worth recalling that the German government, now preparing for formation, will be led by the political force CDU, headed by Friedrich Merz, with the well-known candidate for the Foreign Minister position being Johannes Wadefuhl. He has previously expressed his position regarding support for Ukraine, including emphasizing the need for permission to use German weapons to defend Ukrainian territories in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone. He has also repeatedly highlighted the importance of reviewing Germany’s policy towards Russia, particularly regarding the gradual reassessment of approaches and preparation for more active diplomatic and military support for Ukraine. This news and the first dialogue between the Ukrainian and potential German ministers indicate mutual efforts toward open and constructive relations aimed at supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy. Political changes in Germany may inject a new momentum into the European response to the crisis, while Ukraine will intensify its diplomatic efforts to garner broader international support.

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