Zelensky arrives in Berlin to hold talks with German leaders on arms supplies

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival in Berlin. Zelensky is on his first visit to Germany since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. During the visit, Zelensky will hold talks with German leaders about sending weapons and arms to help defend his country against Russian aggression and rebuilding infrastructure devastated by more than a year of devastating war. Zelensky reached Germany’s capital Berlin from Italy’s capital Rome by Luftwaffe plane. In Rome, Zelensky met with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.

On the eve of Zelensky’s arrival in Berlin, the German government announced more than $3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition. “I’m in Berlin,” Zelensky tweeted on Sunday outlining his travel priorities. Weapon. Powerful Package. air defense. reconstruction. European Union. NATO. Security.” Germany was initially reluctant to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine, but is now one of the largest suppliers of weapons to Ukraine.

Zelensky is expected to meet President Steinmeier first, who has previously been criticized by Kiev for his close ties to Russia that soured diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Germany. Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz then traveled to Ukraine to assure Zelensky of their full support for their country’s fight against Russian aggression. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced a new package of arms supplies, saying Germany will help Ukraine “as long as possible”. After meeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other senior officials, Zelensky is expected to travel to the western German city of Aachen, where he will be presented with the International Charlemagne Prize.

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