War in Ukraine: Solts-Zelensky telephone conversation with military aid in focus

Her chancellor Germany, Olaf Soltshad a telephone conversation with its president late last night (11/5) Of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskysaid government spokesman Stephen Hebstraight.

The chancellor was informed about the current situation and the course of the negotiation process with Russiaduring the announcement.

«The Federal Chancellor stressed that Russia continues to call for an immediate end to hostilities in Ukraine and to restore the territorial integrity and (national) sovereignty of Ukraine.. The chancellor and the Ukrainian president also exchanged views on very specific, practical options for further support to Ukraine “and agreed to stay in touch,” the Berlin statement said.

It is also noted that Mr. Soltz expressed his condolences to Mr. Zelensky for the death of the first president of post-Soviet Ukraine Leonid Kravtsuk. “Ukraine has lost a politician who led it to independence with foresight and courage. Looking at Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine, it is now more important than ever to preserve the dream of an independent, free and sovereign Urania“, Said the chancellor, during the announcement.

For his part, Mr Zelensky tweeted that he had spoken with Olaf Solz about defense aid, energy co-operation and tougher sanctions against Russia.

It should be noted that since yesterday (11/5) dozens of Ukrainian soldiers have started training in Germany in order to become familiar with the handling of heavy artillery provided by Germany and the Netherlands. Recently, German Foreign Minister Analena Berbock promised extra military assistance to Ukraine.