Ukraine war: Wadephul expects victory – and Putin a defeat of Kiev
The violence in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is escalating. Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul sees Kiev on a winning streak. There is disagreement from Moscow - from Kremlin chief Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin remains confident that Ukraine will be defeated despite not achieving his goals in the 4.5-year war. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, visiting Ukraine, sees the country on a clear path to victory, emphasizing that Ukraine has the endurance to achieve its goal of peace. The Ukrainian government is calling for more Western aid, particularly in air defense, after recent Russian attacks killed many civilians, including 16 people in a drone strike on a shopping center in Krywyj Rih.
Wadephul plans to urge allies to provide Patriot defense systems to Ukraine. Putin, meanwhile, has threatened Ukraine with retaliation, saying the country has "opened Pandora's box" with its drone attacks on Russian targets.
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