Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, has tweeted that he has a conversation with the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss defensive aid for Ukraine.
Zelensky quoted, we appreciate the high level of dialogue with Germany and support in our struggle.
In their talks, the parties touched upon the sanctions against Russia over its conflict with Ukraine and the cooperation between Ukraine and Germany in the energy sector.
As per the statement issued by the German government, the two leaders exchanged views on specific and practical options for further supporting Ukraine during the phone conversation.
Scholz also expressed his condolences to Zelensky over the passing of Leonid Kravchuk, the first president of independent Ukraine.
On Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the government of Germany was working with the country’s enterprises to provide modern weapons to Ukraine.
Baerbock said that Germany would begin training Ukrainian soldiers on using mobile howitzers in the coming days.
