Yermak, German chancellor’s adviser discuss security and economic support for Ukraine

Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, had a phone conversation with Jens Plötner, the foreign and security policy adviser to the German Chancellor.

"The parties discussed the security and economic support for our state, as well as creating a system of security guarantees for Ukraine. Expressing gratitude to the Federal Republic of Germany for helping Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale aggression, Andriy Yermak emphasized the need for accelerating supplies of modern weapons for our state," reads the repot posted on the president’s website.

The interlocutors also discussed the issue of further macro-financial support for Ukraine from Germany and the European Union.

Separately, the head of the President's Office focused on enhancing sanctions pressure on Russia.

Yermak also expressed hope for a high level of participation of the German side in the online summit of the International Crimea Platform on August 23.

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