Police construct barricades following Zelenskyy's visit
In the heart of Berlin, the city witnessed a significant event as the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky concluded on Wednesday. The high-profile visit, which took place in May, was marked by extensive security measures to ensure the safety of the Ukrainian leader and other dignitaries.
The U5 U-Bahn station resumed normal operations following the visit, signalling the return of daily routines in the city. Streets and footpaths in the parliamentary and government district, which were temporarily closed during the visit, have also reopened.
Zelensky was subject to the same highest security level as heads of government from the USA, Russia, and Israel during his visit. Approximately 2,400 police officers were on duty, with support from deployment forces from Brandenburg, Thuringia, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, and the Federal Police.
The Berlin Police, led by spokesman Florian Nath, emphasized the reliable implementation of all necessary security measures. This was made possible due to years of experience, clear structures, processes, and close cooperation with other police forces and federal authorities.
The visit was part of a series of conferences with European heads of state and government initiated by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to find a common line with US President Donald Trump. The aim was to establish a common stance before Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in the US state of Alaska on Friday.
During the visit, Zelensky personally participated in video conferences in the capital about the future of his country. A pro-Palestinian protest camp in the government district had to move for the duration of the state visit. The participants of the protest camp left the camp as asked by the police.
It is important to note that the exact security measures during Zelensky's May 2023 Berlin visit are not publicly documented or covered in the sources retrieved. If you require such details, official government or security agency sources or media reports from that period might provide relevant information.
S-Bahn and U-Bahn traffic disruptions occurred during the visit, and extensive security measures were in place, including snipers, police boats, and jet skis. According to the police union, "everything that can somehow be made available is called upon" during such high-security events.
All road closures and restrictions related to the visit have now been lifted, marking the end of a successful and secure visit to Berlin.
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