Zelensky, Schz discuss funding for defense assistance to Ukraine

Zelensky said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

“I expressed my gratitude to Germany for two and a half years of leadership. It is very important for us to have reliable friends who will stand by us until we achieve a just and lasting peace,” Zelensky noted.

He briefed Schz on the current situation on the front lines and the current needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, particularly armored vehicles and air defense systems.

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“We also spoke about further funding for defense assistance to Ukraine and the use of frozen assets of the Russian Federation, as well as coeration and future contacts within the Ramstein framework,” Zelensky noted.

The President of Ukraine also expressed condences over the tragedy in Singen, Germany, during the festival on August 23.

As reported by Ukrinform, on August 24, celebrations were held on St. Shia Square in Kyiv on the occasion of Independence Day, with the participation of President Zelensky, President of Pand Andrzej Duda, and Prime Minister of Lithuania Ingrida Šimonytė.

Photo: President’s Office