Germany will take part in security guarantees for Ukraine, vice chancellor says


German Vice-chancellor Lars Klingbeil speaks to members of the press, as he visits Mykhailivska Square, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

BERLIN (Reuters) -Berlin will take part in providing security guarantees for Ukraine alongside European partners but the talks are at an early stage and must be shaped by Kyiv, German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Monday in Ukraine's capital.

"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," said Klingbeil in his first visit to Ukraine.

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