German president visits WWII UK bombing site amid unity against Russia

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 5, 2025 at 02:33 PM

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In December 2025, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a three-day state visit to the UK, the first by a German head of state in 27 years. A key event was Steinmeier's visit to Coventry Cathedral, which was destroyed in a 1940 Nazi bombing, as a symbolic act of atonement. The visit, attended by the Duke of Kent, aimed to reinforce the alliance between Germany and the UK amid concerns over Russian aggression in Ukraine. Both Steinmeier and King Charles III emphasized the historical ties and shared values between their nations, highlighting their united front against Russian destabilization efforts in Europe. The visit underscores the strengthening of European unity in support of Ukraine.

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King Charles III 50% Russia ×460% UK ×370% Coventry Cathedral ×280% Frank-Walter Steinmeier ×5100%

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