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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Visits Kyiv as Russia Steps Up Attacks

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv by special train, just days before Ukraine's 35th independence day. His visit coincided with Russian attacks that killed two Ukrainians overnight.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul traveled to Kyiv by a special train, arriving on August 22, 2026, just days before Ukraine's 35th independence day. The visit occurred amid intensified Russian attacks, which resulted in the deaths of two Ukrainians overnight. The attacks were reported by multiple sources, with no conflicting accounts provided.

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PublicDeutsche WelleAug 22, 12:28 PM
Ukraine: Russia steps up attacks as German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul visits Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv by a special train, just days ahead of Ukraine's 35th independence day. His visit comes as two Ukrainians were killed overnight in Russian attacks.

PublicDeutsche WelleAug 22, 12:28 PM
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv by a special train, just days ahead of Ukraine's 35th independence day. His visit comes as two Ukrainians were killed overnight in Russian attacks.