Germany Urges EU to Speed Up Ukraine Aid

“For Ukraine, everything is at stake,” Johann Wadephul said, calling on EU member states to speed up support and end political delays. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha (R), Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and France’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot during a G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in Cernay-la-Ville outside Paris, on March 27, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / POOL / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google “We must remove obstacles to urgently needed support as quickly as possible — for Ukraine, everything is at stake.” Speaking ahead of key discussions in Brussels on Wednesday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul backed fast approval of the €90 billion Ukraine loan, increased military support, and continued pressure on Russia. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . He called on all EU countries to increase bilateral assistance, warning that bureaucratic and political blockages must be resolved quickly. Wadephul also expressed hope that Hungary would interpret recent political developments as a mandate to align more closely with European unity. “The people of Hungary want a united Europe,” Wadephul said, adding that solidarity with Ukraine remains strong across the continent. He also stressed the need to maintain and intensify pressure on Russia, particularly in the energy sector, to curb revenues funding the war. Wadephul said additional EU sanctions should be advanced swiftly as part of broader efforts to weaken Moscow’s ability to sustain its military campaign. Berlin has already committed further military assistance to Kyiv, including air defense systems and missile supplies, and is expanding cooperation on drone production with Ukraine. Beyond Europe, Wadephul also addressed broader geopolitical tensions, calling on Iran to engage in negotiations and restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He said there remains a “window of opportunity” for diplomacy to prevent further escalation. Other Topics of Interest Druzhba Pipeline Repaired, Ready to Resume Operations Kyiv seeks to stabilize energy flows and secure EU support by repairing the Druzhba pipeline ahead of loan expectations. Europe expects to deliver the first part of a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine by late May or early June 2026, according to European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.