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Russia has mocked Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Berlin as fighting intensifies in Ukraine. Zelensky met with Chancellor Merz to request more weapons, securing Germany’s pledge of €5 billion in aid and cooperation on long-range missile production. Berlin has also lifted restrictions, allowing Kyiv to strike targets inside Russia. The Kremlin warned that such moves risk expanding the war. President Putin threatened nuclear retaliation if NATO-backed strikes hit Russia. Despite rising tensions, Germany remains committed to supporting Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claims of ignored red lines.
