German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne held a joint press conference in Berlin affirming continued support for Ukraine and unity between the two countries.
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Germany and France will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes until Russia retreats
Germany and France have been united in support of Ukraine as a couple since the very beginning
Putin does not abandon his war against people in Ukraine and does not want to abandon it
When Europe is united and speaks with one voice, that voice is clearly heard around the world
Europe's two largest countries should help Ukraine for as long as it takes
We are in full agreement that we must support the Ukrainians for as long as necessary
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