Leaders From Germany's Ruling Social Democrats Vow Continued Support For Ukraine During Kyiv Visit

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is among the government officials scheduled to meet with Lars Klingbeil and Rolf Muetzenich. (file photo)

Two high-ranking politicians from Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) pledged continuing support while on a visit to Kyiv on March 6. This would include military support, Lars Klingbeil, co-leader of the party that has a strong antiwar tradition, said after meeting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Klingbeil said the assistance would take in rapid delivery of the Leopard 2 main battle tanks coveted by Kyiv and accelerated production of ammunition. The German politicians also met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. To read the statement from the Ukrainian presidency, click here.