Zelensky set for critical talks in Berlin on ceasefire
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, is set to visit Berlin to meet with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. The discussions will focus on Germany's support for Ukraine and efforts to end the war.
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- President Zelensky will arrive in Berlin for talks with Chancellor Merz.
- The meeting will address German support for Ukraine and a ceasefire.
- A discussion on a new EU sanctions package against Russia is planned.
As reported by the Polish Press Agency, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in Berlin on Wednesday to meet with Germany's Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. This visit is part of extensive diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict with Russia.
During the meeting, which will take place at the Chancellery, Merz will welcome Zelensky with military honors. The main topics will be German support for Ukraine and efforts towards a ceasefire. Chancellor Merz also intends to present plans for a new EU sanctions package against Russia.
In the afternoon, Zelensky will meet with the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at Bellevue Palace. These talks aim to further strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and Germany in the context of the ongoing conflict.
Diplomatic efforts for peace
Zelensky's visit to Berlin is another step in the diplomatic efforts to end the war. Germany, as one of Ukraine's key partners in Europe, plays a significant role in these efforts.
In a Monday interview for WDR Europaforum, Friedrich Merz announced that four countries — Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States — have given Ukraine the green light to strike targets in Russia with Western equipment.
The planned sanctions aim to increase pressure on the Kremlin to engage in serious talks about ending the war. Germany, as an EU member, is actively involved in creating this package.
