Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Germany Reaffirms Support for Zelenskiy After Trump Calls for Removal
Germany said it still supports Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
This came after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should replace him.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said countries should put more pressure on Russia to encourage peace talks.
He said Germany stands with Ukraine and its government.
Germany also said it would keep its sanctions on Russia.
The report said the United States had temporarily lifted some sanctions on Russian fuel.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham also told Zelenskiy that the UK would strengthen its sanctions on Russia.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin’s support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday.
The statement followed US President Donald Trump’s call for Ukraine to replace Zelenskiy.
Wadephul urged increased pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume negotiations.
Germany said it would maintain sanctions on Russia despite a temporary US sanctions relief for Russian fuel.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Zelenskiy the UK would continue strengthening sanctions on Russia.
- Who
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and US President Donald Trump.
- What
- Wadephul reaffirmed Germany’s support for Zelenskiy and called for more pressure on Russia to resume peace talks.
- When
- Sunday, October 11; the report also refers to Trump's call on Saturday.
- Where
- Berlin, Germany; the reported statements concerned support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia.
- Why
- Germany said stronger pressure on Russia was needed to make Moscow willing to negotiate.
Germany and Ukraine’s supporters
Trump’s stated position
Zelenskiy’s leadership
Germany and Ukraine’s supporters
Wadephul said Germany fully supported Zelenskiy as he carried out his duties.
Trump’s stated position
Trump called for Ukraine to replace Zelenskiy.
Pressure and sanctions on Russia
Germany and Ukraine’s supporters
Germany said sanctions should remain and Wadephul called for more pressure on Putin to negotiate; the UK said it would strengthen sanctions.
Trump’s stated position
Trump announced a diesel supply deal with Russia and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel.
- German foreign minister
- Johann Wadephul
- Ukrainian president
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- US president
- Donald Trump
- Germany's position
- Berlin said it would maintain sanctions against Russia and continue supporting Ukraine.
- Wadephul's call
- He said more pressure on Vladimir Putin was needed to encourage negotiations.
- UK position
- Andy Burnham told Zelenskiy the UK would continue strengthening sanctions on Russia.
- US sanctions
- The report said Trump's administration had temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel.