A meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has started in Kiev.

APA reports quoting RIA Novosti that the tension around Ukraine is being discussed at the meeting.

Olaf Scholz will visit Moscow a day after meeting with Vladimir Zelensky, where he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The German Chancellor's office told reporters that Olaf Scholz's flight to Moscow from Kiev should be understood as a signal of solidarity and strong support with Ukraine.