Zelensky, Scholz discuss military support for Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Wednesday discussed the political, military and humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit said this at a briefing on January 24, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

He said Zelensky had informed Scholz about the consequences of Russia's recent missile attacks on Ukraine and thanked the German government for military support provided to his country, especially for bolstering Ukrainian air defenses.

"The chancellor reaffirmed his unchanging and unwavering solidarity with Ukraine in connection with Russia's aggression. He assured [Zelensky] that Germany would continue to support Ukraine in the military sector in close coordination with European and international partners," Hebestreit said.

Zelensky and Scholz agreed soon to conclude negotiations on the coordination of bilateral security commitments and support for the implementation of the G7 Joint Declaration of July 2023.

They also agreed to maintain close contact, the spokesperson added.