The President of Ukraine believes that the meeting will help stabilize tense relations with Germany.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky continues to hold a dialogue with German officials. In order to increase pressure on Russia and more constructive cooperation with Germany, he invited Chancellor Olaf Scholz to visit Kyiv on May 9.
In an interview with journalists from the British think tank Chatham House Zelensky He noted that such a step by the head of the German government will bring the two countries closer, despite some tensions that have arisen in recent months.
“As for Mr. Scholz, I think he needs to visit Ukraine. I invited him many times. He could have taken a very strong political step if he had come here on May 9. I don't think it's worth explaining – you all need to understand why. There are times in history when we have to take certain steps for the sake of our unity, even if there is some coldness in the relationship, “the president said.
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Recall that the day before Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier . Politicians have agreed on further cooperation, leaving behind past misunderstandings.
In addition, Olaf Scholz said that after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world will not be the same as before. The Chancellor is confident that Russia will not be able to win the war.
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