Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin

President Zelenskyy's visit to the German capital comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine as U.S.-led diplomatic efforts remain stalled by the conflict in the Middle East.

Chancellor Merz reaffirmed Germany's 'ironclad' commitment to Kyiv, announcing a sweeping new pact that includes the domestic manufacturing of battle-tested defense systems.

The two leaders also discussed the disbursement of a €90 billion EU loan, which had been previously blocked by Hungary's Viktor Orbán.

Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's integration into a new European security framework is vital to preventing the further expansion of the 'Russian world.'