Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit with Economics Minister Katherina Reiche to discuss military aid.

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Planned a drone deal during his visit to Kyiv, as Chancellor Merz and his delegation negotiate further military aid to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia.

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Pledged billions in aid for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv, as Merz and his delegation finalize commitments to bolster the country's defense against Russia.

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Promises new interceptor drones and long-range weapons for Ukraine, expanding his previous aid commitments during his solidarity visit to Kyiv.

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Signed a new drone production agreement with Ukraine and brought defense and energy industry executives to Kyiv to coordinate further industrial support.

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Allocates 1.35 billion euros in new German funding for Ukraine to bolster defense and energy infrastructure during his surprise visit to Kyiv.

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Attacked a bridge in Kyiv with a drone during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit, marking a significant security escalation while he met with Ukrainian officials.

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Condemned Russian aggression during his Kyiv visit, as debris from a drone strike was discovered near the German embassy following the security escalation.

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Hit the North Bridge in Kyiv during Merz's visit, marking the fourth consecutive day of strikes as the German leader emphasized that Germany's security depends on the war.

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Damaged the main heating pipeline in Kyiv following strikes on the North Bridge, as Merz pledges further German arms deliveries despite ongoing Russian threats.

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Merz visits Kyiv as Germany pledges 1 billion euros in military aid, including interceptor drone production with Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy confirms upcoming negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the US scheduled for this month to address the ongoing conflict.

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Visits Kyiv Chancellor Merz, calling on Putin to end the war as Russian drone strikes hit the capital during his surprise trip.

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Pledges billions in additional military aid to Ukraine, accelerating production efforts during his visit to Kyiv.

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Responded Russia with a strike on a Kyiv bridge during Merz's visit, prompting Zelenskyy to vow a firm retaliation.

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Pledged Germany a new 1 billion euro military aid package for Ukraine, with Friedrich Merz declaring that the nation will not be intimidated by Russian strikes.

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Struck Russian drones the North Bridge in Kyiv during Friedrich Merz's visit, escalating tensions while the German leader continues his mission in the capital.

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Unveiled new military aid for Ukraine as Friedrich Merz continues his visit to Kyiv, despite ongoing Russian drone strikes on the capital.

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