The article highlights Germany's ongoing support for Ukraine amid challenges in U.S.-led peace efforts. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's visit to Kyiv underscores this commitment as he assured assistance with modern air defense systems and economic aid. Germany stands as Ukraine's second-largest military ally after the U.S., although it hesitates to fulfill requests for long-range missiles due to potential escalations with Russia. The German Chancellor is, however, open to helping Ukraine develop indigenous missile capabilities, sidestepping restrictions from Western alliances as the conflict evolves.
Wadephul said in a statement that Germany will help Ukraine continue to defend itself successfully with modern air defense and other weapons, with humanitarian and economic aid.
Germany has been Ukraine's second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support is in doubt.
However, Berlin has balked at granting Zelenskyy's request to provide Ukraine with powerful German- and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles.
Instead, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged in May to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that would be free of any Western-imposed limitations on their use.
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