The German government has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Berlin on Wednesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, focusing on military support and efforts to achieve a ceasefire.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Germany on Wednesday to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has pledged muscular backing for Kyiv in its fight against Russia.

Germany is to assist Ukraine in the production of long-range weapons, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday, as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin for the first time since taking office earlier this month.