The meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with German Chancellor Angela Merkel lasted 4 hours. This was reported by the Office of the President.

Zelensky noted that during the negotiations Germany once again demonstrated its unwavering position on supporting state sovereignty, the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and a peaceful settlement in Donbas.

Germany's position on non-recognition of Russia's attempt to illegally annex Crimea, as well as support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations, remains unchanged, the Ukrainian President said.

According to the President, the process of a peaceful settlement in the Donbas has become a key topic of today's talks.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, for her part, noted low progress in implementing the Minsk agreements.

"Ukraine has opened many checkpoints along the line of delimitation. Unfortunately, this was not done to the same extent by the separatists in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions," she said.

Angela Merkel stated that the pressure on Ukraine is increasing by Russia's buildup of troops and armaments on the Ukrainian border. She also mentioned the deaths of Ukrainian soldiers in recent days.

The Chancellor assured that any new Federal Government of Germany will stand for the progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

In addition, the parties noted the importance of developing strategic partnership, bilateral interaction and economic cooperation.