Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Berlin on his first visit to the country since the invasion of Russia. He was greeted by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Castle in Berlin.

In the next few hours, Zelensky is expected in the chancellery by Olaf Scholz, where he will also hold a meeting with the press. He will also receive the Karlspreis, dedicated this year to the Ukrainian people and their president, in Aachen.