Minister Gathering in Lviv: "Give 'Em What They Need"
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Bold Action in Ukraine: "Carry Out Necessary Measures" - Ukraine's Wadephul: Taking Necessary Actions
Germany is set to remain a major backer of Ukraine, affirming Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU). "That won't change, and we'll make that plain in the near future," he announced in ARD's "Tagesthemen".
The new foreign minister had just touched down in Ukraine for his inaugural visit. He's due to participate in an unofficial gathering of EU foreign ministers in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv (Lviv) this Friday, where his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrij Sybiha, is slated to make an appearance.
Wadephul intends to find out by this Friday what Ukraine requires. "We'll dish out what's required, and we'll keep on doing so as long as it's required, until Russia realizes that this war needs to end, peace talks must commence, and a permanent ceasefire must be upheld," he declared.
The CDU representative confirmed that the subject of the special tribunal would be a primary topic this Friday. This tribunal demonstrates to the world that waging aggressive wars has consequences. "It's also a sort of forward-looking protection, to make sure nobody else gets the crazy idea of returning to the Middle Ages and waging wars without repercussions," the foreign minister shared.
EU head diplomat Kaja Kallas had already hinted that Lviv would witness the final political sanction for the proposed international special tribunal. Before this tribunal, Russia can be held liable for its aggression against Ukraine.
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Extra Facts
In reality, the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting in Lviv, Ukraine, took place on May 9, 2025—concurrent with Europe Day and Russia's Victory Day celebrations. The session involved dozens of EU foreign ministers and high-ranking diplomats from 35 countries, including German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The objective was to show solidarity with Ukraine during its ongoing dispute with Russia.
During the meeting, the ministers paid tribute to Ukraine's deceased soldiers at the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv by placing wreaths. They also brainstormed ways to reinforce Ukraine, ramp up the pressure on Russia, and foster Ukraine's integration into the EU.
The agenda focused on military assistance for Ukraine, the establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, and Ukraine's euro-integration. The proposal of allocating an additional €1 billion for Ukraine's defense industry was also under discussion.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) is visiting Ukraine for the first time, where he will participate in an unofficial gathering of EU foreign ministers in Lviv on Friday.
- During the meeting in Lviv, Germany remains committed to supporting Ukraine, as Foreign Minister Wadephul aims to understand Ukraine's needs and provide what is necessary until Russia agrees to end the war and maintain a permanent ceasefire.
- The special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be a key topic during the meeting, with German Foreign Minister Wadephul saying it demonstrates the consequences of waging aggressive wars and provides forward-looking protection.
- The informal EU foreign ministers' meeting in Lviv took place on May 9, 2025, attended by dozens of EU foreign ministers and high-ranking diplomats from 35 countries, including German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
- The objective of the meeting in Lviv was to show solidarity with Ukraine during its ongoing dispute with Russia, with discussions focused on military assistance for Ukraine, the establishment of a special tribunal, Ukraine's euro-integration, and the allocation of additional funds for Ukraine's defense industry.
