Federal Chancellor Scholz visits Ukraine

Photo series Federal Chancellor Scholz visits Ukraine

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a railway station in Poland.
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Przemyśl, 1 December 2024: On Sunday, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz set off by train to visit the Ukrainian capital.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz boards a train.
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Scholz boarded a special train at a station on the border in south-east Poland.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to journalists on the train.
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During the journey of over nine hours the Federal Chancellor spoke to journalists who were travelling with him.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Olexandr Mischenko at the railway station.
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Kyiv, 2 December 2024: On Monday morning the Federal Chancellor was met at Kyiv’s central station by Olexandr Mischenko, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a hospital with a wounded soldier.
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First the Federal Chancellor visited a hospital with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits wounded soldiers in a hospital.
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Zelensky and Scholz visited wounded soldiers.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a drone display.
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In Kyiv, the two leaders also attended a display to learn about the latest developments in the drone sector.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz receiving military honours with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.
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The Federal Chancellor later received an official welcome with military honours from President Zelensky.

Federal Chancellor Scholz on the Maidan with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.
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The President and the Federal Chancellor visited Independence Square, the national memorial to fallen soldiers.

Federal Chancellor Scholz with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine
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Germany is Europe’s largest provider of military aid to Ukraine.

Federal Chancellor Scholz in conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.
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Scholz and Zelensky then met for one-to-one talks.

Federal Chancellor Scholz and Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, before a press conference.
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Afterwards, the two leaders met the press.

Federal Chancellor Scholz and Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, at a press conference.
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At the press conference the Federal Chancellor reaffirmed Germany’s solidarity with Ukraine.

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