Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Make Surprise Visit to Berlin on Tuesday

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to make a surprise visit to Berlin this Tuesday for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meeting, kept secret for security reasons, is expected to focus on military and financial support for Ukraine. Kyiv is seeking additional missiles for its air defense systems, including the US-made Patriot, and requesting €70 billion in funding for the upcoming year. The visit occurs amid renewed efforts for peace talks with Moscow.