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Germany's Merz Arrives in Kyiv to Finalize Drone Deal, Release Aid

Merz will announce €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs as Germany and Ukraine 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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On a surprising visit to Ukraine, the German Chancellor says that the "war machine will sooner or later be against us if Russia is not stopped.

·Vienna, Austria
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The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kiev on Sunday, on an unannounced visit, to reaffirm his support for Ukraine, on the background of intensifying Russian attacks on the country. The official is accompanied by the German Minister of Economy and...

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The chancellor visits Kiev, together with the Minister of Economics Reiche. Only hours before, Moscow asked foreigners to leave the city.

·Berlin, Germany
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky The post Ukraine: Merz arrives in Kiev – “If we don’t stop Russia, sooner or later it will turn against us” appeared first on in.gr.

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Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Mertz arrived in Kiev early in the resurrection, October 4, with a visit of solidarity. As part of this visit, the German public broadcasting company ARD participates, as part of this visit, the plans for the distant military support of Ukraine come to life. Mertz is accompanied by Economy Minister Ekaterina Reihe and ten business leaders from the defense and energy sectors. It comes to life that the visit of soli…

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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