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Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German Federal President, engaged in significant diplomatic discussions throughout 2025, emphasizing Germany's steadfast support of Ukraine's sovereignty and defense interests. President Steinmeier has met with key leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, to discuss comprehensive support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. These dialogues have centered around the critical importance of sustaining pressure on Moscow to curb aggression, as well as deliberating on joint arms production and balanced peace negotiations. Steinmeier's consistent stance against recognizing illegitimate Russian actions in Ukraine reiterates the need for international collaboration to ensure a stable future for Ukraine.

What common position was discussed by Steinmeier and Zelenskyy?

Steinmeier and Zelenskyy discussed their shared commitments towards Ukraine's sovereignty amidst ongoing conflicts with Russia. In their meetings, they reaffirmed their dedication to ensuring Ukraine's territorial integrity, emphasizing diplomatic strategies to counter Russian aggression and maintaining a united front in Europe for peace and stability.

How are Steinmeier and Germany supporting Ukraine's defense needs?

Steinmeier and Germany have shown strong support for Ukraine's defense requirements through military aid and discussions on joint arms production initiatives. Meetings between Steinmeier and Ukrainian leadership have addressed ways to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities while advocating for global diplomatic pressures against Russian military advances.

What positions has Steinmeier taken on peace negotiations with Russia?

Steinmeier has advocated for meaningful peace negotiations, underscoring that any talks with Russia must involve Ukraine directly and respect its autonomy. He has been vocal about not rushing Ukraine into premature negotiations and stressed that any peace deal should ensure justice and the withdrawal of Russian forces from occupied territories.

What role is Germany playing in multinational alliances to support Ukraine?

Germany, under Steinmeier's leadership, is a pivotal member of multinational alliances working to support Ukraine. Collaborative efforts include imposing sanctions on Russia, providing humanitarian aid, and coordinating with European and global partners to fortify Ukraine's security and economic stability amidst continued conflicts.

What has been Steinmeier's response to Chinese and other international peace proposals?

Steinmeier has critiqued several international peace proposals, including those from China, citing their constructiveness and adequacy for real conflict resolution. He stresses the importance of engaging both Kyiv and Moscow in genuine dialogue and bases any resolution on Ukraine's full participation and accord.

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Germany may put forward Steinmeier as negotiator between the EU and Russia Germany may put forward Steinmeier as negotiator between the EU and Russia Germany may discuss the possibility of involving the current president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in the negotiation process regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war. 4 490 54 Previously in trend: Resumption of EU-Russia dialogue

Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic situation with Steinmeier: there is common position on sovereignty. PHOTO Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic situation with Steinmeier: there is common position on sovereignty. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, both one-on-one and in an expanded format. 1 166 3 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visit to Germany

Nausėda and Steinmeier discuss support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia Nausėda and Steinmeier discuss support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia Lithuanian and German Presidents Gitanas Nausėda and Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a joint meeting to discuss, among other things, support for Ukraine. 762 8 Previously in trend: EU support for Ukraine

Zelenskyy meets with German President Steinmeier to discuss further cooperation Zelenskyy meets with German President Steinmeier to discuss further cooperation During his visit to Germany, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 1 126 36 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visit to Germany

Zelenskyy will visit Germany today and meet with Merz Zelenskyy will visit Germany today and meet with Merz On Wednesday, 28 May, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin. 1 478 18 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s foreign visits

War in Ukraine should end in just peace, - Erdogan War in Ukraine should end in just peace, - Erdogan The war in Ukraine should end in a just peace, and Turkey and Germany will continue to cooperate in this context. 4 560 25

Zelenskyy meets with German President Steinmeier: they discussed security situation and key needs of Ukraine. PHOTOS Zelenskyy meets with German President Steinmeier: they discussed security situation and key needs of Ukraine. PHOTOS On Friday, 11 October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 1 532 18

Macron warned world against cutting aid to Ukraine: Peace is not surrender Macron warned world against cutting aid to Ukraine: Peace is not surrender French President Emmanuel Macron warned everyone against weakening support for Ukraine in its defence against Russia. 6 129 16

Zelenskyy met with Steinmeier: They discussed importance of launching joint arms production. PHOTOS Zelenskyy met with Steinmeier: They discussed importance of launching joint arms production. PHOTOS During his visit to Germany, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 2 335 38

Putin wants war, not peace. He wants to destroy Ukraine – Steinmeier Putin wants war, not peace. He wants to destroy Ukraine – Steinmeier Russia’s continuing war against Ukraine clearly shows that Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin does not want peace. 3 980 15

Time for negotiations with Russian Federation has not yet come, - Steinmeier Time for negotiations with Russian Federation has not yet come, - Steinmeier Україна потребує справедливого миру, отже мирні переговори можуть розпочатися лише тоді, коли для цього будуть створені відповідні умови, які поки що не склалися. 1 929 11

Germany and Czech Republic will continue to support Ukraine, presidents’ statement Germany and Czech Republic will continue to support Ukraine, presidents’ statement Germany and the Czech Republic will continue their efforts - both individually and together - to support Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor and post-war reconstruction. 829 1 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier on China’s "peace plan": constructiveness is questionable, it is necessary to talk not only with Moscow, but also with Kyiv Steinmeier on China’s "peace plan": constructiveness is questionable, it is necessary to talk not only with Moscow, but also with Kyiv German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has questioned China’s willingness to mediate the conflict between Ukraine and Russia after Beijing called for urgent peace talks to end the war. 4 865 24

We are able to put end to Russian aggression already this year, - Zelensky We are able to put end to Russian aggression already this year, - Zelensky The unity of the world and the determination of Ukrainians and their partners will help put an end to Russian aggression already this year. 2 638 35 Previously in trend: War

Zelensky and Steinmeier discussed situation at front, defense support and "peace formula". PHOTOS Zelensky and Steinmeier discussed situation at front, defense support and "peace formula". PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with the Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 3 122 13 Previously in trend: War

"There will be no negotiations without Ukraine and against Ukraine" - Steinmeier "There will be no negotiations without Ukraine and against Ukraine" - Steinmeier The EU countries and the USA are united in the fact that there can be no negotiations with Russia behind Ukraine’s back. 2 673 12 Previously in trend: War

There is no need to call for truce: it would justify crimes of Russian Federation, - Steinmeier There is no need to call for truce: it would justify crimes of Russian Federation, - Steinmeier Calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine are now irresponsible, as a ceasefire would justify Russia’s violation of international law. 6 330 25 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine should make its own decisions regarding possible negotiations, - Steinmeier Ukraine should make its own decisions regarding possible negotiations, - Steinmeier German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that Ukraine should have the freedom to decide on ceasefire negotiations. 4 563 30 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier about war in Ukraine: Fake unjust peace will only increase Putin’s appetite Steinmeier about war in Ukraine: Fake unjust peace will only increase Putin’s appetite Russian President Vladimir Putin in his imperial obsession not only violated all rules, but turned whole chessboard upside down and destroyed an entire European security order. 7 694 46 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier after his visit to Ukraine: "Everything is much scarier than one imagines in Germany" Steinmeier after his visit to Ukraine: "Everything is much scarier than one imagines in Germany" German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, after his yesterday’s visit to Kyiv, said that the situation in our country is much more dire than it is imagined in Germany. 41 761 87 Previously in trend: War

Presidents of Ukraine and Germany took under their patronage a program of municipal relations between cities of two countries, - Zelenskyi Presidents of Ukraine and Germany took under their patronage a program of municipal relations between cities of two countries, - Zelenskyi Presidents of Ukraine and Germany Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Frank-Walter Steinmeier jointly endorsed a statement in which, among other things, they agreed to patronize relations between cities and municipalities of Germany and Ukraine. 1 788 13

Steinmeier spent about two hours in shelter in Chernihiv region due to air raid. PHOTOS Steinmeier spent about two hours in shelter in Chernihiv region due to air raid. PHOTOS Today, October 25, Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Ukraine. In the first half of the day, he went to the Chernihiv region and there he was caught by an air alarm. 16 401 39 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier sent message to Ukrainians: "You can count on Germany! We will continue to support Ukraine" Steinmeier sent message to Ukrainians: "You can count on Germany! We will continue to support Ukraine" German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday, October 25, addressed a message to Ukrainians. 13 624 99 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Steinmeier arrived in Ukraine and is preparing to meet with Zelensky Steinmeier arrived in Ukraine and is preparing to meet with Zelensky On October 25, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Kyiv for the first time in eight months of the full-scale war in Ukraine and is preparing to meet with the head of our state, Volodymyr Zelensky. He intends to see with his own eyes the consequences of the shelling of Ukraine by Russian troops. 8 070 36

Zelensky and Steinmeier held telephone conversation: "Thankful to Germany for first air defense system IRIS" Zelensky and Steinmeier held telephone conversation: "Thankful to Germany for first air defense system IRIS" President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 2 100 13 Previously in trend: War

Germany will never recognize results of pseudo-referendums in territories occupied by Russian troops, - Steinmeier Germany will never recognize results of pseudo-referendums in territories occupied by Russian troops, - Steinmeier Germany will continue to support Ukraine. This was stated by the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the presentation of orders "For services to the Federal Republic of Germany" on the eve of the Day of German Unity 1 114 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelensky again invited German President Steinmeier to Kyiv, - Ambassador Melnyk Zelensky again invited German President Steinmeier to Kyiv, - Ambassador Melnyk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again invited his German colleague Frank-Walter Steinmeier to his country. 3 684 22 Previously in trend: War

Do not push Ukraine to negotiating table. It is Kyiv's decision when to go this way - Steinmeier Do not push Ukraine to negotiating table. It is Kyiv's decision when to go this way - Steinmeier German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke out against calls to Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war started by Russia. 5 537 35 Previously in trend: War

It will not be possible to return to usual business with Russian Federation after war, - Steinmeier It will not be possible to return to usual business with Russian Federation after war, - Steinmeier The federal president warned that no one would be able to return to normal politics and business after the war, and countries should now reduce their dependence on authoritarian regimes. 5 464 22 Previously in trend: War

Stefanchuk met with Steinmeier and called to support Ukraine's European ambitions Stefanchuk met with Steinmeier and called to support Ukraine's European ambitions The head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and called to support Ukraine's European ambitions. 4 244 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Zelensky invited Scholz and Steinmeier to come to Kyiv on May 9 Zelensky invited Scholz and Steinmeier to come to Kyiv on May 9 The Ukrainian side invited German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay a visit to Kyiv. 10 309 70 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier and Zelensky eliminate "misunderstandings from the past" in telephone conversation Steinmeier and Zelensky eliminate "misunderstandings from the past" in telephone conversation German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 15 846 69

For Germany, the problem is that Steinmeier was asked not to come to Kyiv - Scholz For Germany, the problem is that Steinmeier was asked not to come to Kyiv - Scholz The FRG considers the unwillingness to host Federal President Franco-Walter Steinmeier in Kyiv as an obstacle to visits of the state's top leadership to Ukraine. 16 835 126 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier wants to talk to Zelensky Steinmeier wants to talk to Zelensky German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has stated his readiness to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 14 622 79

Kuleba on scandal with Steinmeier: Situation is not easy, but there will be no harm to Ukrainian-German relations Kuleba on scandal with Steinmeier: Situation is not easy, but there will be no harm to Ukrainian-German relations The situation in relations with Germany due to the diplomatic scandal with the visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Ukraine is "difficult", but will not harm bilateral relations. 21 617 166

Germany will supply weapons to Ukraine - Steinmeier Germany will supply weapons to Ukraine - Steinmeier Berlin will supply arms to Ukraine, even though it contradicts the security philosophy that Germany has recently espoused. 26 063 68 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier planned to visit Kyiv, but Zelensky refused to meet due to ties between President of Germany and Russia, - Bild Steinmeier planned to visit Kyiv, but Zelensky refused to meet due to ties between President of Germany and Russia, - Bild President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky refused to see German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Kyiv because of his close ties with Russia. 25 368 173 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyi, Steinmeier meet in Berlin. PHOTO Zelenskyi, Steinmeier meet in Berlin. PHOTO A meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun in Berlin. 7 080 60

Zelenskyi, Steinmeier meet in Japan Zelenskyi, Steinmeier meet in Japan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, as part of his working visit to Japan, has met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss the current situation in Donbas. 6 528 77

Berlin welcomes ‘Steinmeier formula’ approval Berlin welcomes ‘Steinmeier formula’ approval Berlin sees progress towards peace in connection with the approval of the so-called "Steinmeier formula" in Minsk. 9 942 221

Poroshenko says his supporters won't stand for Steinmeier formula Poroshenko says his supporters won't stand for Steinmeier formula Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that the European Solidarity faction, which comprises his supporters, will not reconcile itself with Kyiv's approval of the Steinmeier formula as it legitimizes the loss of Donbas and Crimea by Ukraine. 19 907 271

Poroshenko, Steinmeier discuss escalation of Russian aggression in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko called Frank-Walter Steinmeier to congratulate him on the convincing victory in Germany's 2017 presidential election. 2 608 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier elected new president of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will take office on March 18. 48 375 96

Germany’s Steinmeier concerned by recent developments in EU German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed concern over the situation in the European Union. 3 907 16

Kerry arrived in Germany to discuss Ukraine, Syria with Steinmeier U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is on a visit to Germany starting from Monday, Dec. 4. 3 692 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier on outcome of Minsk talks: "Pure lip service will not be enough to solve this conflict" Today's talks of the Normandy Four foreign ministers in Minsk were difficult and tedious. 16 998 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Normandy Four foreign ministers’ talks kick off in Minsk, - MP Herashchenko. PHOTOS Normandy Four foreign ministers’ talks kick off in Minsk, - MP Herashchenko. PHOTOS The meeting of Foreign Ministers of the so-called Normandy Four – Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia – started in Minsk. 10 959 23

"I hope for necessary degree of responsibility and sense on all sides," - Steinmeier calls for overcoming stalemate at Minsk talks German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on the warring sides in eastern Ukraine to overcome the stagnation in negotiations to implement last year's cease-fire accord for eastern Ukraine. 2 615 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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