Ukraine has been at war for 102 days. But Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (41, Greens) has not had time for a one-to-one conversation with the Ukrainian Ambassador Andriy Melnyk (46).
Melnyk on BILD am SONNTAG: “I would very much like the German chief diplomat to find time for the Ukrainian ambassador. Nothing can replace a confidential conversation.”
The fact that his wish has not yet been fulfilled is due to the different ranks.
The Federal Foreign Office emphasizes that Baerbock is in constant contact with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (41). Diplomats only get appointments at state secretary level.
Andriy Melnyk (46)Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa
Other ministerial colleagues do not act in such a hierarchical manner: Robert Habeck (52, economy, Greens), Christian Lindner (43, finance, FDP), Christine Lambrecht (56, defense, SPD), Volker Wissing (52, transport, FDP), Bettina Stark- Watzinger (54, education, FDP) already met Melnyk.
