Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was honored with a military welcome in Berlin by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The leaders plan to discuss military aid, a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, and will hold a working lunch and joint press conference. Zelensky will also meet with German business leaders and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace. This is Zelensky’s first visit to Berlin since Merz became Chancellor earlier this month; his last visit was in October, and the trip was only confirmed today due to security reasons.