Germany said Saturday, May 13, 2023, it is providing Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition.
Gregor Fischer/AP Show More Show Less 2 of9 FILE - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, as French President Emmanuel Macron smiles at the Mariyinsky Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, June 16, 2022. The announcement Saturday came as preparations were underway in Berlin for a possible first visit to Germany by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia invaded his country last year. Germany said Saturday, it is providing Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition. While visiting The Hague in the Netherlands on May 4, Zelensky spoke about the importance of establishing a tribunal for Russian crimes of aggression and expressed confidence that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would be made to face justice for war crimes committed against Ukraine.1 of9 FILE - A Ukrainian soldier is standing in front of a Marder infantry fighting vehicle at the German forces Bundeswehr training area in Munster, Germany, Monday, Feb. He visited Finland on May 3 for a one-day summit with leaders of the Nordic countries. Zelensky has already made two trips abroad in May to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine with allies. Zelensky has not commented on the trip to Germany yet. Then, Zelensky is expected to fly to Aachen, “where he will be honored with the Charlemagne Prize,” which “has been awarded since 1950 to personalities who have contributed to the unity of Europe,” the media reported. The media says Berlin police have confirmed that the preparations for Zelensky’s visit have started.Īccording to Der Tagesspiegel, on May 14, Zelensky will be "officially received with military honors" by Scholz, followed by a press conference and talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. President Volodymyr Zelensky may also travel to Berlin over the weekend at the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, as reported by the German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel. "An important visit for the victory of Ukraine," Zelensky wrote. President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was in Rome on May 13 for a short visit during which he plans to meet Italy's President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Pope Francis.
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