Russian President Vladimir Putin should be aware that Germany’s support for Ukraine is not waning.

Axar.az informs, citing Reuters, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Monday upon arriving in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit.

“Putin should have no illusions that Germany’s support for Ukraine could crumble,” said Klingbeil.

“On the contrary: We remain Ukraine’s second-largest supporter worldwide and the largest in Europe,” noted Klingbeil. “Ukraine can continue to rely on Germany.”

Klingbeil said Ukraine needed to be involved in the talks and there needed to be a ceasefire and reliable security guarantees for a lasting peace.

“To this end, we are coordinating closely internationally,” he said.