Zelensky coordinates position with Stubb ahead of Berlin meetings

Ahead of a series of meetings scheduled for December 15 in Berlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

The head of state reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"I had a good meeting with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb. There is a great deal of work underway on the diplomatic track right now, and we discussed its results. We also coordinated our joint positions ahead of today’s meetings with partners in Berlin and agreed on the next steps," Zelensky said.

He also thanked Finland for its support.

"We value the country's contribution to the PURL initiative, which bolsters our position in negotiations by strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. I am grateful to Alex for the ongoing coordination and assistance to our state," Stubb said.

As reported, today in Berlin, Zelensky is set to meet again with a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelensky is also expected to meet with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner and participate in the closing of the German-Ukrainian Business Forum.

In the evening, a meeting is expected between the Ukrainian president and the leaders of the EU, the United Kingdom, the European Commission, the European Council, and NATO.