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Zelenskyy receives support from Germany amidst Ukraine's counteroffensive preparations.
politics3 years ago

Zelenskyy receives support from Germany amidst Ukraine's counteroffensive preparations.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged "unwavering" support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Berlin, promising €17bn ($18.5bn) in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The two leaders agreed on the need to bring to justice those responsible for war crimes and other atrocities and to increase pressure on Russia and those supporting its war efforts through further sanctions. Zelenskyy later accepted the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, awarded to him and the Ukrainian people for their efforts towards European unification.

Zelenskyy's Berlin Visit: Military Aid and Advances in Bakhmut
politics3 years ago

Zelenskyy's Berlin Visit: Military Aid and Advances in Bakhmut

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Scholz in Berlin to discuss military aid, air defense, reconstruction, and EU and NATO relations. Germany has committed €17 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and announced a new military aid package worth over €2.7 billion. Zelenskyy was also awarded the Charlemagne Prize for efforts towards European integration. The visit was kept secret for security reasons.

Zelenskyy visits Berlin.
politics3 years ago

Zelenskyy visits Berlin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Berlin for his first visit since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He is expected to meet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The visit comes as Germany offers its biggest military aid package yet to Ukraine. Zelenskyy is also due to be awarded the prestigious Charlemagne Prize on Sunday on behalf of the Ukrainian people, but it is not yet clear whether he will travel to Aachen for the ceremony.

Leak investigation launched into Zelenskyy's potential Berlin trip
politics3 years ago

Leak investigation launched into Zelenskyy's potential Berlin trip

Berlin police are investigating a suspected betrayal of secrets after details of a possible trip by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Germany were leaked to the media. Zelenskyy's trips abroad are usually kept secret until the last minute for security reasons amid Russia's war in Ukraine. The western German city of Aachen plans to award Zelenskyy the prestigious Charlemagne Prize on May 14.