German Chancellor Olaf Scholz greeted Zelenskyy with military honors, signifying the importance of his visit. Among his top priorities were obtaining arms deliveries and funding for reconstruction, both of which would be essential in defending Ukraine against Russian troops.
German officials, recognizing the gravity of the situation, announced a new military aid package worth more than $3 billion. The package includes tanks, anti-aircraft systems, and ammunition, all of which would play a vital role in Ukraine's counteroffensive against the Russian invasion.
Zelenskyy's visit included a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who had been previously snubbed by Kyiv over his ties to Russia. However, since then, both Steinmeier and Chancellor Scholz have pledged their support for Ukraine's fight against the invasion.
The visit ended with Zelenskyy receiving the International Charlemagne Prize, an honor bestowed upon him and the people of Ukraine for their resistance against the Russian invasion.
Despite the support from German leaders, the debate among German voters on providing further weapons, particularly advanced fighter jets, remains divided.
Source: AP News