Government District under Lockdown During State Visit on Wednesday
Zelenskyy's Berlin Visit Causes Traffic Disruptions and High Security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently in Berlin, and the city is experiencing some changes due to his visit. The highest security level has been applied for Zelenskyy's visit, similar to the security arrangements for heads of state from the USA, Russia, and Israel.
According to the Traffic Information Centre Berlin (VIZ), short-term closures are taking place in the entire parliamentary and government district of Berlin. These closures apply to all types of vehicles and pedestrians in the area, causing disruptions to traffic. The VIZ has recommended avoiding the area due to the visit.
During Zelenskyy's previous visit to Berlin, approximately 2,400 police officers were on duty. However, the number of police officers on duty for his current visit has not been disclosed. Special units with snipers were stationed in the government district during his last visit.
To secure meeting venues and transit routes, a significant police presence is expected. Coordination with federal and local law enforcement, as well as federal security agencies, is likely taking place. Temporary traffic controls or street closures near key locations are being implemented to ensure safety and smooth transport. Heightened security checkpoints and restricted access zones, especially around government buildings and hotels hosting the delegation, are also expected.
Zelenskyy plans to participate personally in the video conferences of the Alaska Summit about his country's future. His press secretary, Serhiy Nikiforov, confirmed the trip on Ukrainian television. The exact details of his meetings in Berlin have not been disclosed, but it is expected that they will focus on political and economic issues.
For precise official information about the security measures and any transit disruptions during Zelenskyy’s Berlin visit, it might be necessary to consult official German government or Berlin police communications, or news reports focused explicitly on the logistics of his visit.
- The security arrangements for Zelenskyy's visit in Berlin are similar to those for heads of state from countries involved in war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news, such as the USA, Russia, and Israel.
- Despite the previous visit's need for approximately 2,400 police officers, the number of officers on duty for Zelenskyy's current visit remains undisclosed, with a significant police presence, special units, and heightened security measures, likely focusing on political and economic issues.
