German top diplomat: Putin wants Ukraine surrender

This is the first visit by German Foreign Minister Wadefhul since he took office last month.

In the midst of blocked talks to end the three-year war, “Putin is not withdrawing from any of his top-rate demands he does not want negotiations, he wants the chapter of”, Wadephul said during his unprecedented visit to Kiev.

Ukraine's “Freedom and independence are the most important task of our foreign and security policy”, the German Foreign Ministry announced.

Russia “is counting on weakening our support and wants conquest and signature at any cost, even at the expense of thousands of lives”, he said.

Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky called for the United States and Western allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defence, as Russian attacks carried out 29 June include hundreds of fears, floating and ballistic missiles.

Germany is the largest supporter in Europe and Ukraine, and the second in the world after the United States, offering weapons and other assistance in order for Kiev to back Russian forces. /Periscope/