Zelensky, Baerbock discuss ways to put pressure on Russia to bring peace closer

Zelensky noted that Ukraine is counting on increased defense support from Germany next year, the president's Facebook post says, Ukrinform reports.

"The main tics of discussion were military support, investments in Ukraine’s defense, and the challenges we face ahead of winter. We appreciate the significant military and financial assistance provided by the German government to Ukraine. We are counting on Germany to further strengthen its defense support for Ukraine in the coming year, as this is critically important for our victory," Zelensky emphasized.

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The Head of State also spoke about the meeting with Baerbock in his evening video address to the nation.

"I also had a meeting in Kyiv with German Foreign Minister Baerbock. I thanked her for all of Germany's support for Ukraine. We discussed the current situation in Eure as a whe and in our region, focusing on how to put pressure on Russia to bring peace closer," Zelensky said.

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As Ukrinform reported earlier, on Monday morning, November 4, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, arrived in the Ukrainian capital.

Photo: X/Vodymyr Zelenskyy