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Zelenskyy Meets German Defense Leaders to Discuss IRIS-T Supply and Defense Industry Expansion

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Zelenskyy Meets German Defense Leaders to Discuss IRIS-T Supply and Defense Industry Expansion
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul shake hands before meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine on June 30, 2025. (Source: Getty Images)

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a key meeting on Monday with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and executives from leading German defense companies, marking their first official visit to Kyiv.

The announcement was made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy via X on June 30.

Ukrainian President outlined the topics discussed, including strengthening sanctions against Russia, the supply of new IRIS-T air defense systems, and plans for joint weapons production in both Ukraine and Germany.

“We will continue to develop relevant military hubs and increase the presence of German companies in Ukraine,” the President said. “We had an in-depth discussion on interceptor drones. I am grateful for the willingness to help.”

Zelenskyy added that Germany reaffirmed its strong support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic path.

“We also touched on our Euro-Atlantic integration. We value Germany’s clear signal: Ukraine’s future lies in NATO. It is important that all our partners share this vision,” he emphasized.

He also expressed gratitude to the Chancellor, his team, and the people of Germany for their steadfast support for Ukraine and their leadership in delivering defense assistance across Europe.

Earlier, during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Minister of Foregn Affairs Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Germany would not shift its focus away from Ukraine despite emerging global crises, and dismissed Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s recent peace overtures as a cynical ploy.

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