Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin for continued military and financial support.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on April 14, 2026, seeking continued military and financial support as the war enters its fifth year. While Kyiv reports recent battlefield gains and improved momentum, it faces significant challenges, including a severe shortage of funds and a struggling military. Germany remains a key ally, and the meeting focused on strengthening defense cooperation.