The Head of Germany’s Foreign Ministry in the new Wademüll cabinet has arrived in Ukraine on his first official visit
The planned first official visit of Germany’s new Foreign Minister Johannes Wademüll to Ukraine has already taken place. On May 9, the high-ranking official arrived in Lviv, marking an important milestone in European diplomacy amid continued support for Ukraine during the ongoing war. This is the first trip by Germany’s Foreign Minister since the new government took office, and it carries both symbolic and practical significance for bilateral relations and European solidarity in supporting Ukraine. According to "European Pravda," citing the Tagesschau information source, even before his official visit, Wademüll posted a short video on his X account (formerly Twitter) announcing his arrival in Lviv. In the video, he greets viewers in German: "Guten Abend aus Lwiw," accompanying the message with a photo of the city. This symbolic gesture underscores the importance of the Ukrainian capital for German diplomacy and demonstrates a desire to show support for a like-minded country. Later, Wademüll confirmed to journalists that Germany is committed to remaining one of the most active and consistent partners of Ukraine. He assured that the country will continue to support Ukraine at the highest level and will demonstrate a firm stance in the coming days. According to the minister, his main goal is to identify the current needs of Ukraine to provide the most effective assistance in resolving urgent issues. Wademüll emphasized that Germany does not plan to reduce its level of support for Ukraine in this difficult fight against Russian aggression and will continue as long as necessary until Russia understands that the war must end. He added that Germany’s primary objective remains a return to diplomatic settlement of the conflict, including renewed willingness to negotiate, respect for a ceasefire, and a return to diplomatic principles. Another important piece of news from Berlin: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who also holds high political positions in the parliament and government, announced his intention to visit Ukraine soon. This underscores the unity and resolve of the German leadership in supporting the Ukrainian people's fight for independence and sovereignty. Amidst these events, discussions are widespread in the Ukrainian information space about the new composition of the German government, in particular about Minister Wademüll and his prospects regarding further support for Ukraine. Moreover, experts and analysts point out that increased engagement with Ukraine serves as a signal to Russia and the international community of Germany’s firm intentions to continue policies of support and assistance to Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor. Overall, this visit holds strategic importance for strengthening transatlantic and European unity amid the war, and it also demonstrates a renewed energy in Germany’s foreign policy course. Future steps by the German government are expected to largely influence the situation on the front lines, as well as the state of diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Thus, Wademüll’s first official visit to Ukraine is not only a symbol of political support but also a signal of Germany’s intention to remain an active player in seeking long-term solutions within the European community. The coming days will show how this support will be reflected in concrete actions and political decisions.