Reliable security guarantees, “analogous to those of Article 5 of the NATO Treaty,” her ambassador requested Ukraine to Berlin and emphasized the need to increase the pressure toward the Moscow.

“Security guarantees, analogous to those of Article 5 of the NATO Treaty, are good,” Ukraine ambassador in Berlin told Germany. Olite Macaevreferring to the term providing that NATO Member States can be based on supporting their allies if they are attacked, as the attack on a member is considered an attack on everything.

The Ukrainian diplomat also said that “of course the best security guarantee would be Ukraine’s accession to NATO” and stressed that his country could offer much to the alliance as it has a strong and experienced army.

“But this requires courage from our partners and pressure on Russia. Without pressure, Vladimir Putin will not stop killing us, as his goal is our destruction, “Mr Macaev added.

The Christian Democratic Party (CDU) on foreign policy issues, Roderich Kiseer, however, appeared “restrained optimistic” about today’s talks at the White House, referring only to “trying to reduce damage”.

At the moment, he told Bavarian broadcasting BR, “the point is not to negotiate for Europe, but not to reward the attacker, who is rewarded.” Mr Kazeveter, however, was in favor of Germany’s involvement in a possible future warranty of Ukraine’s security.

“The mutual assistance pact also involves ensuring a possible ceasefire. And this assurance can only be achieved with land troops, “Mr Kazeveter stressed, adding characteristically, with a look at the statements of Foreign Minister Johann Vandeful, who has categorically excluded Germany’s involvement in land force in Ukraine: Germany” We ourselves must rethink our strategic culture. Because if we really want to lead, then that means we need to help. “