Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may make an official visit to Germany next month, Bild reports, citing sources in the German government..

The Ukrainian President is expected to take part in the awarding ceremony of the International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, the winners of which this year were the Ukrainian people and Zelensky personally. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also deliver a speech at the event..

Usually the Charlemagne Prize is awarded on May 18, on the Ascension of the Lord.. But this year, the ceremony will be held a week earlier due to the fact that Scholz will travel to Japan for the G7 summit..

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At the same time, a large-scale counteroffensive of the Ukrainian Defense Forces is expected in May, in connection with which Zelensky may limit himself to an online speech at the ceremony..

The Charlemagne International Prize is awarded annually to those who contribute to the unification of Europe.. Ukrainians led by the President will receive an award in 2023 for the protection of European values. According to the organizers, such a difference to a certain extent will contribute to the acceleration of Ukraine's integration into the EU..

On April 5, Zelensky went on an official visit to Poland, where he met with Polish President Andrzej Duda.