German Chancellor Friedrich Merz received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his chancellery, where Zelenskyy arrived by helicopter for a videoconference with US President Donald Trump and other European leaders.
Bild reported on 13 August that Zelenskyy landed directly on the grounds of the German chancellor's office, where Merz greeted him upon arrival.
The leaders are expected to have lunch together before beginning online negotiations with European partners and US President Donald Trump. The virtual meeting precedes Trump's scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Zelenskyy's spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov said the visit includes the videoconference and bilateral meeting with Merz, plus an online session of the "coalition of the resolute."
"Following the meeting, around 4:00 pm Berlin time, statements by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz to the media are possible," the spokesman added.
Earlier, American media cited local officials reporting that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will participate in Wednesday's virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies.
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