Germany backs Ukraine's Zelenskiy after Trump's call for his removal
Berlin said it will keep sanctions on Russia and press for renewed peace talks, as Germany remains Ukraine’s biggest European donor.
- On Sunday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin's support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, directly countering US President Donald Trump's call for his removal and deepening the diplomatic rift between Berlin and Washington.
- Trump's demand for Zelenskiy's replacement on Saturday followed his announcement last week of a diesel supply deal with Russia, alongside criticism of Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
- Germany pledged to maintain sanctions against Russia despite the US easing fuel restrictions. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke with Zelenskiy on Saturday, promising the UK would continue strengthening its own sanctions.
- Wadephul urged increased pressure on Putin to force Russia back to peace talks, stating, "We don't need less pressure, we need more pressure on Putin to make him be ready to negotiate."
- These comments, delivered at a leadership meeting of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats, expose Berlin's widening rift with Washington. Germany remains the largest European donor to the Ukrainian war effort.
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Germany will continue to support the Kiev regime in general and Zelensky in particular against the backdrop of its conflict with Donald Trump, as announced by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Johann Vadeful. Germany remains one of Ukraine ' s most loyal allies, the German Government promises not just to support Zelensky but to support Zelensky.
Berlin Has Decided to Go Against Trump: Zelensky Is the President of Ukraine and We Are on His Side.
Germany supports Vladimir Zelensky as President of Ukraine, as announced by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann Vadeful, during a meeting of the leadership of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Germany backed Zelensky after calling for Trump to replace him <p>Berlin declared its full support for Zelensky and called for increased pressure on Russia. The UK will also continue sanctions against </p>Moscow.
Berlin continues to support Ukraine, its Government and Vladimir Zelensky as President.
Berlin has reaffirmed its support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Germany stands by Ukraine and supports "the president as he carries out his difficult tasks," German politician Johann Wadephul said on Sunday. His comments followed Trump's call yesterday for Zelensky to step down and underscored Berlin's growing rift with Washington, reports Telegraph. Germany - Ukraine's biggest donor - said on Saturday it would keep sanctions again…
Germany supported Zelensky after Trump's call to change the president of Ukraine. Berlin calls for increased pressure on Putin to resume talks.
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