Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid
Merz said Germany will release €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs as the two sides move to expand drone production.
- On Sunday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv accompanied by German defense company CEOs to demonstrate support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- Russia's Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday it would continue systematic strikes against Ukraine as retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks, while Merz noted Russian forces are bombing towns, residential buildings, and heating plants.
- Merz will announce a €1 billion military aid package and €350 million for energy sector repairs, accompanied by Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and executives from Siemens Energy and other defense firms.
- Ukraine and Germany are finalizing a joint production deal for drones, missiles, and related software, building on the April creation of Quantum WIY Industries to produce the Strila interceptor drone.
- President Zelenskiy vowed to double down on attacks against Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's "new doctrine," while Merz pledged, "You can continue to count on our help.
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The head of the German government, Friedrich Merz, arrived this Sunday at the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, on an unannounced visit, informed the AFP of sources of his Executive. Merz, whose country is one of the main allies of Ukraine in the war against Russia, was accompanied by the Minister of Economy, Katherine Reiche, told the sources in Berlin. Read more: Ukraine claims to have captured more than 250 Russian soldiers in operation with robots in…
If Russia is not stopped, sooner or later its war machine will turn against us, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in connection with his unannounced visit to Kyiv on Sunday morning. According to the dpa news agency, assurances regarding the delivery of thousands of drones from Germany will be given in the Ukrainian capital today.
German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz arrived in Kyiv this morning for an unannounced visit, with the intention of assuring Ukraine of further German support before the expected difficult winter of war.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kiev on Sunday for a surprise visit, following a warning from Moscow calling on foreigners to leave the Ukrainian capital.
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