Zelensky, Merz hold talks in Berlin

The Ukrainian leader was welcomed with military honors at the Federal Chancellery, according to Ukrinform's correspondent in Germany. The official welcoming ceremony for Zelensky and Merz began at around 12:30 local time in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery. According to the visit program, face-to-face talks between Zelensky and Merz began following the ceremony. A meeting between the two countries' delegations over a working lunch is also scheduled. A joint press conference by Zelensky and Merz is scheduled for 14:00 at the Federal Chancellery. In the afternoon, the Ukrainian leader is also due to meet with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.