German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travelled to Ukraine on Monday, her second visit to the country in three weeks, as part of efforts to mediate in the conflict with Russia. Her visit comes on the same day as Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s inaugural trip to Washington, sparking a days-long diplomatic offensive by Germany to de-escalate tensions between the West and Moscow. “This is about nothing less than peace in Europe. Fighting for this with all our strength and determination must be worth every effort,” Baerbock said in a statement before departing. She reiterated Germany’s commitment to …