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Ukraine can rely on Europe, new German FM Wadephul says.

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Ukraine can rely on Europe, new German FM Wadephul says.
Johann Wadephul, who is to become the next federal foreign minister, attends a German Christian Democrats (CDU) small party congress in Berlin, Germany, on April 28, 2025. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

New German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledged European support for Ukraine following a visit to Warsaw on May 7.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was sworn in on May 6, with Wadephul taking office the same day alongside a new cabinet. Incoming German officials have pledged continued support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war.

Wadephul met Polish officials at the Polish Army museum in Warsaw, where they discussed European security amid Russia's war against Ukraine.

"Together, we are now doing more for European security, including with financial resources," he said.

Wadephul warned the Kremlin that Germany and Europe will continue to support Ukraine as Russia continues its war.

"Everyone in Moscow must know that they have to reckon with us. Europe will support Ukraine," Wadephul said.

Merz has previously signalled he is ready to increase Germany's support for Ukraine, including sending long-range Taurus missiles to Kyiv.

Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz repeatedly blocked the delivery of Taurus missiles over concerns of escalation with Russia.

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Volodymyr Ivanyshyn is a news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He is pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto, majoring in political science with a minor in anthropology and human geography. Volodymyr holds a Certificate in Business Fundamentals from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an internship with The Kyiv Independent.

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