German President says armed forces must protect nation, pledges support to Ukraine
Russia's attack on Ukraine has destroyed Europe's security order, Steinmeier said at a ceremony to appoint Pistorius.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier talks during his visit to Freiberger Compound Materials, a semiconductor manufacturer, in Freiberg, Germany, December 7, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/MATTHIAS RIETSCHEL)ByREUTERS