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Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid

Global Published 4 October 2026, 10:24 · archived 4 Oct 2026

KYIV: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, accompanied by CEOs from German defence companies, in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ​amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Merz will announce a package of measures that includes the ‌release €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for repairs in the energy sector, German government officials said. The visit is also expected to finalize a deal for joint production of various kinds of drones. “I travelled to Kyiv today because Ukraine needs all our support in ​the coming weeks,” Merz sai...

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