Head of Special Staff for Ukraine at German MoD: We are working together to devel countermeasures to front

This was stated by Christian Freuding, Director of the Joint Planning and Command Staff, Head of the Ukrainian-German Situation Center at the German Ministry of Defense, in a commentary to Ukrinform.

“What we are witnessing now is that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are really under pressure. But at the same time, we also see that they are acting with great courage and commitment. We admire this,” the general said.

Commenting on the Russian army's minor advances in eastern Ukraine, he noted that the number of tros and resources invved plays a big re in a “war of attrition.” At the same time, he does not think it is right to publicly discuss Russian tactics.

“We discuss this with my cleagues and friends in a more secure and safe environment, where we work together to devel countermeasures,” Freuding said.

He assured that the German side is trying to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with all the necessary support.

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At the same time, Freuding believes that it is very important to “see from time to time how the situation on the front line is develing – how technogies and tactics are changing” and noted that he travels to Ukraine “regularly”.

Brigadier General Christian Freuding is the head of the Special Staff for Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense. He participated in the Bundeswehr's missions in Afghanistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina. From 2019 to the end of April 2022, he commanded the 9th Panzer Brigade in Munster.