Zelensky arrives in Berlin for first go to since Russia’s invasion
Speaking at a news convention, Mr Zelensky mentioned his nation is getting ready a counteroffensive designed to liberate Russian-held elements of his nation.
In order to help Ukraine, Mr Scholz pledged that Germany will assist the nation “for as long as necessary.”
Mr Zelensky was welcomed with navy honours on Sunday as he made his first go to to Germany since Russia’s invasion.
The Ukrainian president is visiting allies in the hunt for additional arms deliveries to assist his nation fend off the Russian invasion.
After assembly Mr Scholz and different senior officers on the chancellery, the 2 leaders are anticipated to fly to the western metropolis of Aachen the place Mr Zelensky will obtain the International Charlemagne Prize awarded to him and the individuals of Ukraine.
Organisers say the award recognises that their resistance in opposition to Russia’s invasion is a defence “not just of the sovereignty of their country and the life of its citizens, but also of Europe and European values.”
On the eve of his arrival — which is going down amid tight safety — the German authorities introduced a brand new bundle of navy help for Ukraine value greater than 2.7billion euros (£2.4billion), together with tanks, anti-aircraft programs and ammunition.
“Already in Berlin. Weapons. Powerful package. Air defence. Reconstruction. EU. NATO. Security,” Mr Zelensky tweeted Sunday, in an obvious reference to the important thing priorities of his journey.
It comes after Mr Zelensky met with Pope Francis and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Saturday.