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08/25/2025August 25, 2025
Germany’s Klingbeil visits Ukraine to discuss peace guarentees
German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor reiterated Germany’s support for Ukraine in its defense against
He made the comments upon arriving in Kyiv for an annanounced visit and is likely to discuss key security guarentees for Ukraine to end the war which has raged on for over three years.
“Putin should have no illusions that could crumble,” said Klingbeil. “On the contrary: We remain Ukraine’s second-largest supporter worldwide and the largest in Europe. Ukraine can continue to rely on Germany.”
The Vice Chancellor’s comments followed a round of that did not yield any results.
Over the weekend, US Vice President JD Vance said that significant progress had been made in negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, adding that Moscow was willing to make substantial concessions.
However, the talks were widely criticized as Ukraine was not party to them.
On Monday, Klingbeil urged Putin to demonstrate an interest in peace and emphasized the need for Ukraine’s involvement in the talks. He called for a ceasefire and reliable security guarantees for lasting peace.
“To this end, we are coordinating closely internationally. Germany will fulfil its responsibilities,” he said.
Klingbeil plans to meet representatives of the Ukrainian government, parliament and civil society during this visit.
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Germany’s Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is in Ukraine today for discussions on a potential peace process, including peace guarentees.
Ukraine’s allies are steadfast that any peace deal needs to come with reliable security measures for Ukraine. Among the options presented this week, both France and Britain as part of a coalition of the willing.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Ukraine’s war veterans swam across the strait of Bosphorus as part of the Independence day celebrations, to claim victory over their injuries.
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