Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Julia Klöckner discussed proposals that could help bring the war to a just and lasting peace. The Head of State emphasized that Russia still shows no intention of taking steps toward peace.

The Head of State thanked Franklin Graham for the humanitarian aid provided to Ukraine, including support for Ukrainian children, people forced to flee their homes, and assistance to medical institutions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The Head of State thanked German businessmen for continuing their operations in Ukraine during the full-scale war. The President emphasized that economic support for Ukraine during Russian aggression is important and called on German businesses to expand their presence in our country, particularly by implementing investment projects.

The main topic of discussion was preparations for the President of Ukraine’s participation in the G7 Summit, which will take place on June 15–17 in Canada.

During a meeting in Berlin, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz discussed diplomatic opportunities for bringing peace closer, increasing pressure on Russia, strengthening air defense, and investing in Ukrainian drone production.

The leaders will discuss further defense support for Ukraine. The President of Ukraine and the Chancellor of Germany will pay special attention to steps toward establishing a just and durable peace, joint efforts within the Coalition of the Willing, and intensifying sanctions pressure on Russia.