Germany’s new ambassador to Ukraine, Boris Ruge, has arrived in Kyiv.

The German Embassy in Ukraine announced this in a symbolic video in which outgoing ambassador Martin Jaeger “passed” Ruge a badge featuring the flags of Germany and Ukraine, wishing him success, according to Ukrinform.

Посол Томс ➡️ Посол Руґе

Працюємо! 🇩🇪🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/Pw8yeY4fBj

— Посольство Німеччини (@GermanyinUA) August 14, 2026