Germany confirms Zelensky's Berlin visit for high-level talks
Zelensky will be received with military honours at the Chancellery, government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said. The two leaders will hold talks followed by a working lunch and a joint press conference.
Later in the day, Zelensky is expected to meet with German business representatives before heading to Bellevue Palace for a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The visit had been widely reported in local media, though neither Kiev nor Berlin had confirmed it earlier, as Zelensky's trips are often kept confidential for security reasons.
It is Zelensky's first visit to Berlin since Merz became chancellor. His last trip to the German capital was in October 2024.
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