{
  "id": 2553673,
  "title": "Wadephul in Kyiv: You can count on Germany, our support will not waver",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/wadephul-in-kyiv-you-can-count-on-germany-our-support-will-not-waver",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T10:12:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1195255.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul of Germany reiterated his country's unwavering support for Ukraine during a joint press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday. Wadephul emphasized that Germany's assistance for Ukraine will remain steadfast and not diminish.\n\nHe highlighted that Germany's commitment to Ukraine is crucial as it pertains to their shared security and the stability of Europe's free and secure architecture. Wadephul stressed the importance of reiterating this message, particularly during the current pre-election campaign discussions.\n\nGermany, he stated, is a leading donor of bilateral support for Ukraine and is determined to maintain this position. \"I want to emphasize once again: the people of Ukraine have our full support. Germany stands with Ukraine,\" Wadephul affirmed.\n\nFurthermore, he assured that the federal government of Germany is supporting Ukraine with all the resources available to them. He added, \"We are Ukraine's strongest bilateral donor, and, dear Andriy,\" addressing Sybiha, \"we will maintain this position.\" Wadephul concluded by assuring his Ukrainian counterpart, \"You can count on Germany.\"",
  "summary": "Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Germany’s continued support for Ukraine and its commitment to stand by the Ukrainian people.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Post",
        "title": "German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Arrives in Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/german-foreign-minister-johann-wadephul-arrives-in-kyiv",
        "published": "2026-08-22T08:16:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/germanys-foreign-minister-johann-wadephul-visits-kyiv-as-russia-steps",
        "published": "2026-08-22T08:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "German Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/german-foreign-minister-arrives-in-kyiv",
        "published": "2026-08-22T08:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "German Foreign Minister Wadephul arrives in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/german-foreign-minister-wadephul-arrives-in-kyiv-ahead-of-ukraines",
        "published": "2026-08-22T08:57:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}