The German government officially confirmed the upcoming visit of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Berlin on May 28. According to the spokesman of the German government, Steffen Hebestreit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz will receive Zelensky with military honors at the Chancellery.
The visit will be dedicated to Germany's support for Ukraine and efforts to achieve a ceasefire, Hebestreit said. After the talks, a joint lunch will be held, and a joint press conference is planned for 1:30 pm on Wednesday, May 28. Afterwards, the two sides will meet with representatives of German companies.
In the afternoon, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, will also meet with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. According to the information, the talks between Zelensky and Steinmeier will take place at the Bellevue Palace.
Let's recall that Zelensky had his first conversation with Friedrich Merz as Chancellor of Germany on May 8, when the countries also discussed support for Ukraine. Zelensky's last visit to Berlin was in June and October 2024.