Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I had an excellent meeting with my German friend, Johann Wadephul.

We coordinated our positions on peace efforts and our active diplomatic work to achieve de-escalation.

I briefed Johann on the battlefield situation and Russia's brutal daily terror against our people and cities.

I thanked Germany for its support and committed leadership, which saves lives in Ukraine and strengthens all of Europe.

We discussed the broader security agenda and efforts to counter Russian threats to Europe. Sanctions remain critical to limiting Russia's ability to wage war and to advancing the peace process.

We also addressed Ukraine's EU accession and the strategic European decisions that must be taken by the end of the year.

I reiterated our position: as a leader in supporting Ukraine, Germany should also lead in access to recovery projects, joint defense manufacturing, and Ukraine's battle-tested military technologies.

We are interested in a strong, mutually beneficial strategic partnership".