Germany has continued to show support for Ukraine with its biggest military support package so far including artillery, air defence, infantry fighting vehicles, and 30 Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks
Despite the perceived slow start, it is now one of Ukraine's biggest financial and military supporters.Even before Russia invaded, Kyiv was suspicious of Germany's reliance on Russian energy and pursuit of economic ties with Moscow under Angela Merkel.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was disinvited from Ukraine last year over his perceived past close relations with Russia - a snub which annoyed Germany after it had provided financial support and taken in more than a million refugees.Mr Zelenskyy's warm meeting with them on Sunday was as much about building bridges as it was about ensuring ongoing support.
Ultimately, Ukraine may not agree with all of Germany's actions - it knows that it is a European powerhouse and an important partner to keep on its side.On his first visit since the Russian invasion, President Zelenskyy thanked the German government for its"fantastic solidarity". In a guest book, he pushed this point home, writing:"In the most challenging time in the modern history of Ukraine, Germany proved to be our true friend and reliable ally... Together we will win and bring peace back to Europe."
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