Putin’s top official makes quick visit to Berlin because of Ukraine

Despite the coronavirus, sanctions and the flight ban, Russia and Germany arranged a visit by Dmitry Kozak to Berlin to discuss the Ukrainian crisis. Why so much urgency? Berlin called Dmitry Kozak to discuss Ukraine Dmitry Kozak, deputy head of Putin’s administration, made a quick visit to Germany on Wednesday, May 13, where he met with assistant to Angela Merkel, who works with questions related to the Ukrainian crisis.  Dmitry Kozak works with the same issue in Putin’s administration. Kozak appears on the list of sanctioned Russian officials. However, he traveled to Germany despite the sanctions and the coronavirus pandemic. The visit took place even despite restrictions in international air communication, which suggests that the reason for the visit was extremely important.