German Chancellor Friedrich Merz marked Ukraine’s independence day on Sunday by stressing Berlin’s ongoing help for Kiev in its defence towards Russian aggression.
“Because the nation marks Independence Day, we stand firmly by their facet – in the present day and sooner or later,” Merz posted on X in German, English and Ukrainian.
The conservative politician mentioned Ukrainians have been “most courageously defending themselves towards Russia’s assaults.”
“They’re preventing for our liberal order in Europe, and for a simply peace,” he added.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed hope that the independence celebrations would give the folks of Ukraine “new braveness to face as much as Russian aggression.”
European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen additionally honoured Ukraine’s struggle for a “free, democratic and impartial” nation.
“We’re with you, for so long as it takes. As a result of a free Ukraine means a free Europe,” von der Leyen wrote on X.
