Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on August 13, following which the leaders will take part in a video conference with European leaders, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and US President Donald Trump. This meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement in the ongoing international response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The video conference is expected to focus on coordinating efforts to support Ukraine and address the broader implications of the conflict. German Chancellor Merz has been a strong advocate for supporting Ukraine, and the meeting with Zelenskyy is seen as a crucial step in maintaining international solidarity. Meanwhile, the involvement of NATO Secretary General Rutte and US President Trump highlights the continued global attention on the crisis.