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Investing.com -- German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil announced Monday that Berlin will participate in providing security guarantees for Ukraine alongside European partners, though discussions are still in early stages.
During his first visit to Kyiv, Klingbeil emphasized that any security framework must be shaped by Ukrainian input rather than imposed externally.
"What’s important is that, in the end, there are security guarantees that ensure Ukraine is no longer attacked and that Putin no longer dares to attack Ukraine," Klingbeil said.
The German finance minister outlined key requirements for achieving this goal, including strengthening the Ukrainian military and expanding arms production within Ukraine itself.
While Germany is ready to "assume responsibility" in providing these guarantees, Klingbeil stressed that any negotiation process must begin with a ceasefire and avoid making decisions "over the heads of Ukrainians."
His comments come amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a swift conclusion to the conflict, potentially on terms favorable to Russia.
Klingbeil expressed skepticism about immediate progress toward peace, stating: "The ball is now in Vladimir Putin’s court. I believe that we still have a very long way to go, because I cannot yet see Vladimir Putin changing his mind, suddenly relenting, suddenly wanting to hold real, serious, sustainable peace talks."
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