German foreign minister visits Kharkiv

The relevant report was issued by the German Federal Foreign Office, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"In all of Ukraine, from Kharkiv to Kherson and Kyiv, people should know that they can rely on our solidarity and support,” she said.

According to her, this includes the winter assistance Germany provided. Baerbock pledged new aid such as power generators, fuel and blankets to Ukraine, along with "further arms deliveries." 

She also called Kharkiv a symbol of incredible endurance and courage of Ukrainians.

The head of the German Foreign Ministry visited eastern Ukraine at the invitation of her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. According to Baerbock, she wanted to get a picture of the wartime situation on the ground in the region.

"This city is a symbol of the absolute insanity of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and the endless suffering that people, especially here in the east of the country, are confronted with every day," she said.

According to her, it is important that Europe does not lose sight of Ukraine's place in the European family. Ukrainians fight every day for the right to an independent life, as it seeks to join the European Union. 

"As the government, we want to make very concrete offers to Ukraine in order to strengthen the rule of law, independent institutions and the fight against corruption, as well as in aligning in EU standards," Baerbock said.  

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