Germany Probes Leak Related to Zelensky Berlin Visit
German authorities opened an investigation after confidential details about Volodymyr Zelensky’s planned visit to Berlin were disclosed. The State Criminal Police Department is examining the case on suspicion of revealing state secrets. The probe follows media reports that surfaced the previous day about the prospective trip by the Ukrainian president.
According to a Reuters report, Zelensky was expected to travel to Berlin on May 13. The plan included a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after which the Ukrainian leader was anticipated to proceed to Aachen to receive the Charlemagne Prize. The timeline and arrangements noted by Reuters were cited widely in subsequent coverage, raising questions about the handling of sensitive information.
Later, a German news portal reported, citing sources close to the Ukrainian government in Kyiv, that the visit could be jeopardized amid ongoing discussions about security and logistical details. The evolving story highlighted concerns over how such information is managed and communicated to the public and international partners.