Zelenskyy meets with German President in Berlin – photo

Friday, 16 February 2024, 18:53

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has held a meeting with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier while on a visit in Berlin.

Source: Zelenskyy on his Telegram channel and Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy said that the situation on the front and Ukraine’s current defence needs had been discussed at the meeting.

Quote: "The security cooperation agreement signed between Ukraine and Germany today in Berlin is a significant step in strengthening our country's defence capabilities."

Zelenskyy thanked Germany and its people for their significant support for Ukraine.

Background:

  • On 16 February during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Berlin, Ukraine and Germany signed a bilateral security agreement, extending the G7 declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine.
  • German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the signing of a bilateral security cooperation agreement with Ukraine following the G7 declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine a "historic step".
  • The Office of the President of Ukraine published the text of the security agreement with Germany.

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