# Top German diplomat says Kyiv must pay greater attention to Berlin’s economic interests

https://mins.news/en/item/50788

- TASS, 2026-09-09 05:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2184567

> German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Kyiv should give greater consideration to Germany’s economic interests. He argued that Germany’s defense industry should benefit from Berlin’s financial and military support for Ukraine, adding that Berlin is dissatisfied with the volume of orders placed in Germany and has asked Kyiv to change its approach.

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