Russian President Vladimir Putin should be aware that Germany's support for Ukraine is not waning, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Monday upon arriving in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit, APA reports citing Reuters.
"Putin should have no illusions that Germany's support for Ukraine could crumble," said Klingbeil.
"On the contrary: We remain Ukraine's second-largest supporter worldwide and the largest in Europe," said Klingbeil. "Ukraine can continue to rely on Germany."
Klingbeil urged Putin to demonstrate an interest in a peace process in Europe's deadliest war in 80 years that broke out in February 2022.
Klingbeil said Ukraine needed to be involved in the talks and there needed to be a ceasefire and reliable security guarantees for a lasting peace.
"To this end, we are coordinating closely internationally," he said.
According to Klingbeil's ministry, the German government has supported Ukraine with 50.5 billion euros ($59.18 billion) since the war started.
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