Live: Merkel became ill at a meeting with Zelensky
Angela Merkel became ill during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The German chancellor nearly lost consciousness during the performance of national anthems of the two countries. The corresponding video is published by world media.
The frames show that Merkel suddenly begins to shake, she frantically changes her hand position several times. At the same time, her Ukrainian counterpart is standing nearby as if nothing had happened.
As it turned out later, the hot weather became the cause of Angela Merkel's malaise. Today, the thermometer in Berlin broke the mark of 30 degrees. Given the rather high humidity, incredible stuffy reigned in the city.
During a joint press approach with Zelensky, the German Chancellor commented on the incident, making it clear that she was already feeling much better.
Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Germany on an official visit. During the negotiations, two leaders discussed the possibility of a peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Donbass, the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline, and economic cooperation of Ukraine and Germany.
The frames show that Merkel suddenly begins to shake, she frantically changes her hand position several times. At the same time, her Ukrainian counterpart is standing nearby as if nothing had happened.
As it turned out later, the hot weather became the cause of Angela Merkel's malaise. Today, the thermometer in Berlin broke the mark of 30 degrees. Given the rather high humidity, incredible stuffy reigned in the city.
During a joint press approach with Zelensky, the German Chancellor commented on the incident, making it clear that she was already feeling much better.
Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Germany on an official visit. During the negotiations, two leaders discussed the possibility of a peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Donbass, the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline, and economic cooperation of Ukraine and Germany.
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