German Parliamentary Leaders Make First Joint Visit to Kyiv, Pledge Ongoing Support

German Bundestag faction leaders Jens Spahn of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and Matthias Miersch of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) arrived in Kyiv on Monday.

The Gaze reports this, referring to Deutsch Welle.

This is the first joint visit of the leaders of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups to Ukraine. In addition, it is the first visit for Spahn and Miersch.

The leaders said their presence was intended to send a strong signal of Berlin’s long-term commitment. “The government factions of CDU/CSU and SPD stand now and in the future on the side of Ukraine, the brave Ukrainians who are defending their homeland, their country, and also Europe,” Spahn told reporters after their arrival.

Both politicians stressed that the foundation of any future security guarantees lies in Ukraine’s own capabilities. 

Spahn described a well-equipped Ukrainian army as “the first and most important guarantee of security,” while Miersch echoed that message. 

They avoided giving specifics on whether German troops could one day be deployed to Ukraine but did not rule out the option entirely.

Spahn noted that Germany’s immediate priority remains strengthening Kyiv’s armed forces, with broader international security guarantees to be worked out jointly with the United States.

The visit follows a trip to Kyiv on August 25 by Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, who pledged Germany would provide €9 billion annually in support for Ukraine. 

He also confirmed Berlin’s readiness to contribute to future security guarantees but stopped short of commenting on a possible Bundeswehr role.

As The Gaze reported earlier, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Russia’s war against Ukraine could drag on for a long time, but stressed it must not be concluded through Ukraine’s surrender.