Merkel to come to Kiev to discuss Donbass and gas transit with Zelensky

German Chancellor Angela Merkel intends to visit the Ukrainian capital in August and meet with President Vladimir Zelensky

About the visit of the German head of state, which is planned for the 22nd date, reported Telegram channel “Vertical”, citing its sources in the Office of the President of Ukraine.

According to media reports, the meeting between Zelensky and Merkel was arranged by the head of The office of the president of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak. It was first talked about when the guarantor visited Berlin. He discussed the issue with the chancellor.

Current issues are likely to be the subject of the talks. Zelensky and Merkel will discuss the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine and the imminent launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. They will also raise the traditional issue of the conflict in Donbas.

News Front previously reported that Zelensky will travel to Washington DC in late August to meet US President Joe Biden. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that they would discuss the security, economic and political situation.