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  "id": 11885270,
  "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-11885270",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261004/germanys-merz-visits-kyiv-as-russia-steps-up-attacks-on-ukrainian-cities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kyiv, Ukraine - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday to express solidarity with Ukraine amidst Russia's escalating military aggression. The aerial conflict has intensified, with Russia employing advanced ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones to threaten Ukrainian cities, while Kyiv retaliates by targeting Russia's oil infrastructure and businesses. Merz's second trip as chancellor aims to showcase Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine. \"If Russia is not stopped, its war machine will sooner or later turn against us,\" Merz stated, emphasizing that Ukraine can always rely on Germany's assistance. He emphasized that the German-Ukrainian partnership goes beyond a one-way street, highlighting joint technological advancements that benefit both nations and enhance their collective security. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha echoed this sentiment, stating that the agenda would focus on strengthening Ukraine's defense, resilience, and shared European security. Meanwhile, Russia's foreign ministry remains silent on the issue.",
  "summary": "KYIV, Ukraine — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The aerial war has intensified, with Moscow menacing cities across Ukraine with hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones , while Kyiv has been striking Russia’s oil industry and businesses . Merz said he traveled to Kyiv, his second…",
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      {
        "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": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:44:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "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-11887999",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:58:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "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-11888712",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:12:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russia targets Kyiv bridges for fourth consecutive day, hits Northern Bridge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/russia-targets-kyiv-bridges-for-fourth-consecutive-day-hits-northern",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:14:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Russia’s drones keep targeting the bridges Kyiv can’t easily replace—now the Northern crossing is cratered",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/russias-drones-keep-targeting-the-bridges-kyiv-cant-easily-replace",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:44:11.000Z"
      }
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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."
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