Ukraine's defence minister postpones Germany, Norway visits over security situation

Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara has postponed planned visits to Germany and Norway that were scheduled for this week, according to Ukrinform, which cited a source familiar with the matter.

The source said the postponement was prompted by an increase in Russian attacks on Ukraine, which requires immediate attention and the acceleration of all processes aimed at countering the enemy, Ukrinform reported.

The report did not specify a new date for the rescheduled visits, nor did it detail the specific diplomatic or defence matters that were due to be discussed in Berlin and Oslo.

Ukraine's defence leadership has periodically adjusted travel schedules in response to shifts in the security situation on the front line, reflecting the ongoing demands of coordinating the country's defence while maintaining international engagement with its partners.

Germany and Norway have both been among Ukraine's supporters throughout the war, providing military and financial assistance, and high-level exchanges between Kyiv and its partners have continued periodically despite the demands of the conflict.

Ukrinform's report did not elaborate further on the nature of the recent escalation in Russian attacks that prompted the decision.