Ukraine's President Unveils Surprise Visit to Germany, Tours U.S. Army Command in Europe

Following his official visit to Norway, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made an unannounced visit to Germany on Thursday, December 14. During his time there, he visited the U.S. Army Command in Europe and Africa, located in Wiesbaden, as announced by the Ukrainian head of state on Twitter.

President Zelensky held a meeting with the head of the European Command of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli. Also present at the meeting were the U.S. Army Commander in Europe and Africa, General Darryl Williams, and Lieutenant General Antonio Aguto, the Commander of the Security Assistance Group for Ukraine (SAGU).

The discussions during the meeting focused on the activities of the Security Assistance Group for Ukraine, as well as the logistics of supplying ammunition and military equipment, including their repair and maintenance. President Zelensky expressed his appreciation for the excellent quality of military assistance provided by the United States to Ukraine, emphasizing its critical importance for victory. He expects the U.S. Congress to make significant decisions soon regarding the continuation of vital support for Ukraine.

Additionally, President Zelensky engaged with Ukrainian military personnel working in Wiesbaden as part of the Operational Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the Security Assistance Group for Ukraine. These individuals coordinate the delivery of material and technical assistance from partner countries to the Ukrainian army, while also managing the repair and maintenance of Western military equipment provided by Ukraine's partners.

"I am pleased that you are working as a team with our partners, our true friends. I wish you only victories. This is the most important. Life and the future begin with it," President Zelensky declared during the meeting with Ukrainian military personnel.

It's noteworthy that on the same day, the European Council decided to initiate negotiations on EU accession with Ukraine and Moldova. All EU leaders, except Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, voted in favour of this historic decision. Orban left the room during the vote on starting negotiations with Ukraine, thus not obstructing the adoption of this significant resolution.