# German diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine and EU security > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-diplomatic-efforts-regarding-ukraine-and-eu-security > Updated: 2026-10-02T03:48:32.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has undertaken a series of diplomatic missions focused on European security, the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the conflict in Ukraine. In The Hague, Wadephul met with Dutch officials to discuss military cooperation and the upcoming EU budget. He expressed strong support for the ICC following US sanctions against certain court officials, emphasizing the need to keep the tribunal functional. Regarding the war in Ukraine, Wadephul noted that diplomatic engagement with Russia requires a “genuine willingness to negotiate” and argued that peace processes must include European voices. Subsequently, Wadephul traveled to the Vatican to discuss humanitarian consequences and potential diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine conflict. These discussions followed calls from Pope Leo XIV for renewed international efforts to bring both nations to the negotiating table. Following the Vatican meetings, his diplomatic itinerary included travel to Slovenia. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: German Foreign Minister visits Vatican for Ukraine talks German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is meeting with Vatican officials to discuss diplomatic paths to end the war in Ukraine and address global humanitarian crises. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-foreign-minister-visits-vatican-for-ukraine-talks ### 2026-09-28: German Foreign Minister visits The Hague to support ICC and discuss EU budget German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited The Hague to support the ICC against US sanctions and discuss EU budget reforms and conditions for future negotiations with Russia regarding Ukraine. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/johann-wadephul-visits-the-hague-on-eu-budget-and-icc-issues --- Cite as: German diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine and EU security. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-diplomatic-efforts-regarding-ukraine-and-eu-security