German chancellor denies health concerns after she’s spotted shaking at ceremony
German Chancellor Angela Merkel denied any health problems after visibly shaking at a state event Tuesday.
Merkel, 64, greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin on Tuesday while a military band played the countries’ national anthems. Merkel appeared to be pursing her lips and shaking in the 82-degree weather, according to The Associated Press.
{mosads}NBC News shared footage of the German leader on Twitter.
WATCH: German Chancellor Merkel was seen shaking as she stood next to new Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a ceremony in Berlin; the chancellor later asserted that she was fine, and only needed a few glasses of water. https://t.co/CeFE9HHnB4 pic.twitter.com/wxLd1v1Bhe
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 18, 2019
But after the performance, Merkel was reportedly better, walking with Zelensky into the country’s chancellery before the leaders appeared at a joint press conference. Merkel told a reporter at the briefing she was fine, the AP reported.
“Since then I’ve drunk at least three glasses of water, which I apparently needed, and now I’m doing very well,” Merkel said.
Zelensky also told reporters Merkel was “totally safe” by his side.
This trip marks Zelensky’s first visit to the German capital as president, the AP reported. Merkel and the Ukrainian leader reportedly discussed bilateral issues and the Minsk peace process.
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