German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv to announce new military and energy aid for Ukraine
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Friedrich Merz (German Chancellor), Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukrainian President)
Kyiv, Ukraine
October 4, 2026
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv to announce a new aid package including military support and energy sector funding. Plans for joint production of interceptor drones and long-range missiles were unveiled. The visit underscores Germany's continued commitment to Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian attacks.
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