Scholz pledged Germany and EU companions would ship extra defence gear this yr, and German support value 4 billion euros in 2025, vowing that “we won’t let up in our assist for Ukraine”.
Scholz mentioned he and the Ukrainian chief agreed on the necessity for a peace convention that features Russia, however that peace “can solely be caused on the premise of worldwide regulation”.
“We won’t settle for a peace dictated by Russia,” Scholz mentioned.
Zelenskyy later wrapped up his tour by assembly German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The Ukrainian chief has been searching for contemporary navy and monetary support from his European allies amid fears of dwindling assist if Donald Trump wins the US presidency subsequent month.
A scheduled Ukraine defence meeting Saturday on the Ramstein US air base in western Germany was postponed after US President Joe Biden referred to as off a state go to to Germany due to Hurricane Milton.
Germany has been Ukraine’s largest navy support provider after america.
Nevertheless, Scholz has rejected sending the German long-range Taurus missile system, fearing an escalation of NATO’s tense standoff with nuclear-armed Russia.