Ukrainian President Selensky makes surprise visit to US barracks in Wiesbaden
The police directed Selenskyj from Frankfurt Airport in the direction of Wiesbaden. Traffic was temporarily blocked, but this was lifted again after a short time. "The Ukrainian President's stopover at the Clay barracks in Wiesbaden will soon be over," the police later explained on the online service X, formerly Twitter.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced the arrival of another Patriot air defence system provided by Germany. "Another Patriot air defense system from Germany has arrived in Ukraine!" read a statement published online on Thursday with a list of new military aid, including mine-clearing systems.
On Thursday, Zelensky had already spoken to the EU heads of state and government gathered for the summit in Brussels via video link. He appealed to the EU to give the green light for the start of accession negotiations with Ukraine. The meeting in Brussels will also discuss further financial aid for the country attacked by Russia. Economic aid amounting to 50 billion euros over the next four years is being discussed.
Selensky had appealed for support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to the Norwegian capital Oslo on Wednesday. He had previously been in the USA and Argentina.
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- During his visit to Wiesbaden, President Volodymyr Selensky acknowledged the support from his German Partner on Twitter.
- The unexpected arrival of Selenskyj at Frankfurt Airport was a surprising development for German authorities.
- The EU leaders in Brussels were also surprised by Zelensky's video call request during their summit.
- The German-provided Patriot air defense system, visited by Selensky in the Ukrainian barracks, is a testament to their strong partnership.
- The Polish forces, stationed at a nearby base, were intrigued by the high-profile visit of the Ukrainian President.
- The EU leaders, after their discussion with Selensky, agreed to further consider the accession negotiations with Ukraine in Brussels.
- The German authorities, upon learning of Selensky's direction towards the Ukrainian barracks in Wiesbaden, advised the local Police to be prepared for the visit.
- Selensky, during his previous visit to Germany, visited various German cities, including the historic city of Wiesbaden and Frankfurt Airport.
Source: www.stern.de
