Now they are very important to us with Germany on air defense - President

The President stressed that there can be no prerequisites for the unconditional ceasefire, and should be achieved as soon as possible. “We all have to forget that it is the root cause of any aggressive war, including this war of Russia against Ukraine. It is a absolutely criminal desire to kill people and destroy life. Russia has to give up this desire, ”he said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that this is why it is important to apply all forms of pressure on Russia and continue to increase sanctions against it for the war. Germany supports Ukraine in this work. Particular attention during the meeting is a security issue, especially strengthening of air defense and supporting the Ukrainian army with weapons. According to the president, the results of the meeting are important agreements on air defense.

"Our military support will be continued and expanded in order for Ukraine to protect itself from Russian aggression in the future," Friedrich Merz added. Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that in order for Russia to cease to avoid real diplomacy, further defensive interaction of all in Europe and Europe with the United States is important, sufficient long -range and confidence in financing the Ukrainian army and the sustainability of Ukraine is needed. “And this is the use of frozen Russian assets.

Germany can help us in this, ”the head of state said. Also during the meeting they talked about joint production. The President reported that there is an agreement on investments in the production of drones in Ukraine. In addition, representatives of the two governments signed agreements on construction and development of production. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz agreed to renew the work of the Intergovernmental format Ukraine - Germany at the level of the President and Chancellor.