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Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv, pledges support for Ukraine

The chancellor is set to announce €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs, alongside a deal on joint drone production.

Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv, pledges support for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday, accompanied by CEOs from German defense companies, to show support for Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with Russia. Merz announced a package of measures, including €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy sector repairs. The visit aimed to finalize a deal for joint production of drones and weapons with a range of over 1,000km. Merz pledged continued German support, warning that Russia faces consequences if its war machine continues its attacks.

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