German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and pledge further support. He is expected to announce new military aid and plans for joint production of interceptor drones, amid escalating Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine. The Ukrainian capital has been particularly targeted in recent weeks by waves of drones striking key infrastrucure.
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine. The Ukrainian capital has been particularly targeted in recent weeks by waves of drones striking key infrastrucure.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to announce a new raft of measures to support Ukraine, including military aid and plans for the joint production of interceptor drones.
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