
The German government reiterates its full support for Ukrainian President Zelensky in response to Donald Trump's recent statements, underlining the need for European stability and greater pressure on Vladimir Putin to facilitate negotiations.
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The international political debate has heated up following Donald Trump's statements regarding a possible change of presidency in Ukraine.
Germany continues to "fully support" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "in the exercise of his burdensome responsibilities", the Foreign Minister said to the press, following statements by Donald Trump, who called for a change of presidency in Ukraine.
“Europe needs stability, and that means that we very clearly continue to stand by Ukraine, and also by its government,” Johann Wadephul said in Berlin, also calling for increased “pressure” on Vladimir Putin “to be willing to negotiate.”

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