President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is slated to travel across Western Europe to accelerate the delivery of much-needed assistance to Kyiv, according to Bloomberg. The plan includes stops in France and Germany, though officials have not formally confirmed the itinerary yet. It is anticipated that Zelenskiy will participate in the Munich Security Conference during this tour.
The purpose of the trip is to press Western partners for swifter aid disbursement in light of dwindling Ukrainian ammunition stocks. Reports indicate that the Ukrainian leader will press for stronger security commitments from the G7, aiming to solidify guarantees that boost Kyiv’s defense posture amid ongoing conflict.
While the details were still being finalized, concerns were voiced about delays in Western support affecting Ukraine’s military readiness. A deputy speaker of the Bundestag, speaking after a visit to Kyiv, described a mood of frustration in Ukraine over the pace of promised aid and supplies.
Separately, Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany indicated that discussions on security guarantees with Berlin could advance rapidly, with a document outlining such guarantees expected to be signed in the near term if talks progress smoothly.
Analysts have noted that the situation on the ground in Ukraine remains precarious. A former Polish ground forces commander recently commented on the critical state of affairs and suggested that recent actions by Ukrainian authorities have contributed to elevated tensions and risk, underscoring the urgency of reliable international support.
Earlier statements in Kyiv also touched on perceived personnel changes within the Ukrainian armed forces, signaling a broader effort to bolster readiness and ensure coherence across the defense establishment during the ongoing crisis.