Merz spoke with Zelenskyy by phone
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Merz informed President Zelenskyy about who was behind the hybrid attack on Leipzig Airport, which had been announced the day before.
The chancellor emphasized that Ukraine can count on Germany’s continued and resolute support—both civilian and military.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Chancellor for Germany’s support, particularly in the area of air defense, the spokesperson said.
According to Ukrinform, German government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius briefed journalists on this matter.
Merz announced the completion of the investigation into the drone incident at Leipzig Airport.
As a reminder, Berlin is prepared to officially hold Russia responsible for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig. Germany is also considering the possibility of imposing direct sanctions against Russian entities.
Two flights were diverted due to a drone near Leipzig Airport.
An airport in Germany was closed due to an unidentified UAV.
