{
  "id": 11875151,
  "title": "Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/germanys-merz-visits-kyiv-as-russia-steps-up-attacks-on-ukrainian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:44:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/04/germanys-merz-visits-kyiv-as-russia-steps-up-attacks-on-ukrainian-cities"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on Sunday to offer support, as Russia escalates its attacks on Ukrainian cities. This first annual payment, priced at $205.00 plus GST, includes a yearly subscription that renews automatically at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, featuring a 10% discount off the regular price of $259.35. The offer is available to new and approved returning subscribers, with the option to cancel at any time.\n\nMerz arrived in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine, stating, \"You can rely on us,\" in a message shared on X. He emphasized that Germany's security is also linked to the outcome of this war. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed that Merz would meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit, with discussions centered on strengthening Ukraine, its defense and resilience, and shared European security.\n\nRussia's Foreign Ministry vowed on Saturday to continue conducting \"mass retaliatory strikes\" on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, urging foreign nationals and diplomats to evacuate the country. This warning is not new, as Russia had issued a similar alert in May. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began over 4 1/2 years ago, remains largely stagnant, with neither side making significant progress.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Bridges under attack: Why Russia is targeting Kyiv's vital crossings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/bridges-under-attack-why-russia-is-targeting-kyivs-vital-crossings",
        "published": "2026-10-04T04:50:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/germanys-merz-visits-kyiv-as-russia-steps-up-attacks-on-ukrainian-11883909",
        "published": "2026-10-04T08:16:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}