Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s office explained the cancellation of the visit for “security reasons”.
Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier canceled a planned visit to Ukraine, which was supposed to take place on Thursday, October 20. Bild reports.
It was noted that Steinmeier’s office explained the cancellation of the visit for “security reasons”.
The arrival of the German president has been coordinated for several weeks.
“While the federal president is canceling his visit, there are many foreign diplomats and guests who want to show their presence in the capital today,” said a Ukrainian government spokesman.
According to the publication, the Federal Foreign Office, the Ministry of the Interior and the German security authorities recommended Steinmeier not to go to Kyiv.
It was previously reported that Germany was preparing Steinmeier’s visit to Ukraine
Recall that in the spring, tensions arose in relations between Ukraine and Germany due to the refusal of Steinmeier’s visit – the Ukrainian side refused to receive him due to many years of close relations with Russia, which will invite the federal chancellor.
Later, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the phone with Steinmeier. The parties agreed to leave the past behind and focus on future cooperation.
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Source: korrespondent
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