German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on a visit intended to send a clear signal of Europe's support ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

German defense minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit amid rising uncertainty with growing splits in Europe over Ukraine as the coalition he represents stares down the barrel of defeat in elections.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Germany's continued support after the upcoming parliamentary elections on February 23. Regardless of the government constellation,

Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday an allies' group aimed at speeding arms to Ukraine was best kept under U.S. leadership but would adapt if Washington changes its involvement.

Negotiations on aid are ongoing as Germany is currently without a fixed budget for 2025 after the collapse of the three-way government coalition, which triggered the upcoming election.