German FM visits Ukrainian city near frontline
By DW
15 January 2023 |
1:59 pm
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has made a surprise visit to the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. She paid tribute to what she called the "incredible stamina and courage" of the Ukrainians.
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