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Volodymyr Zelensky's Visit to Berlin: Extensive Security Measures in Place
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, is currently in Berlin for a high-profile visit, marked by extensive security measures. The police force in the city has deployed a significant number of officers to ensure the safety of the Ukrainian leader.
During his previous visit in May, around 2,400 police officers were deployed, according to police reports. For this visit, the security protocols are expected to be equally stringent, given the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Heads of state typically receive extensive security measures during official visits, which include advance security sweeps, coordination between host and visiting security services, secured transportation, controlled airspace, and close protection by specialized units. These protocols are designed to mitigate risks of assassination, kidnapping, terrorism, or civil disturbances.
For Zelensky’s visit to Berlin—a key ally city—security likely involves German federal police cooperation, intelligence sharing, route control, secure accommodation, and strict access restrictions. The high-profile nature of his visit necessitates such stringent measures.
Comparatively, security levels and procedures for heads of state vary but are broadly similar in purpose and scope, with some differences reflecting each country's specific threats, capabilities, and protocol traditions.
The U.S. President, for instance, benefits from the Secret Service's elaborate protocols, including advance teams, air and ground motorcades with decoys, counter-sniper teams, aerial clearance, and electronic jamming. The Russian President's security is tightly controlled by the KGB/FSB, with layers of security personnel, use of armored vehicles, restricted zones, and a heavy counterintelligence presence. Israel's security is highly specialized against terrorism and asymmetric threats, reflecting its unique security challenges.
Zelensky’s security during visits outside Ukraine is heavily dependent on host nation capabilities and international cooperation, reflecting the increased external risks due to the ongoing war with Russia.
The Berlin state chairman of the Police Union, Stephan Weh, stated that the visit poses a challenge for the Berlin police due to the short notice and the extreme threat level of the head of state. The police have advised people to avoid the area due to potential disruptions and delays.
Short-term disruptions and delays may occur in S-Bahn and U-Bahn traffic. The U-Bahn station Bundestag remains closed, and the U5 line will continue to pass through without stopping. Special units with snipers were posted in the government district, including on the roof of the Federal Chancellery.
Zelensky is expected to arrive in Berlin at noon. The visit is accompanied by extensive security measures by the police, but the exact number of officers deployed has not yet been disclosed. The goal of these conferences is to find a common line with US President Donald Trump before he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in the US state of Alaska on Friday.
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