Russian drones target Kyiv during Merz visit as Germany announces aid

Germany’s Merz in Kyiv announces $1.5B in aid, urges Putin to end war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid

Al Jazeera

German Chancellor in Kyiv: "Ukraine will need our support"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on Sunday to show solidarity after Russian attacks on Kyiv infrastructure, including three bridges.

France 24•FRANCE24

Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge further military and financial support for…

Euronews

Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital

German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.

Al Jazeera

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

Attack happened shortly after Merz arrived in city on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing of Ukraine Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of…

The Guardian•Pjotr Sauer in Kyiv

Russian strike hits Kyiv amid Chancellor Merz visit

Moscow has once again bombed one of Kyiv’s bridges, despite the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Ukrainian capital. The visit was unplanned, but Merz says it was intended to show Germany’s support for Ukraine.

France 24•FRANCE24

German Chancellor pledges support for Ukraine as Russia intensifies strikes on Kyiv

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities

The Independent•Susie Blann,Stefanie Dazio and Elise Morton

Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

BBC

Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live

Moscow struck city’s North Bridge this morning, around 20-minutes drive away from the station where the German chancellor arrived Good morning and welcome to our Europe live blog, I’m Frances Mao.

The Guardian•Frances Mao

Merz unveils new aid for Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv during German leader's visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday marked by renewed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, including the latest drone attack…

France 24•FRANCE 24

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.

France 24•FRANCE24

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv to pledge more support to Zelensky

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.

France 24•FRANCE 24

Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine

Trip comes as Russia expands its air war against Ukraine ahead of winter and escalates ‘hybrid’ attacks on Europe

Financial Times

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to pledge more support

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.

Deutsche Welle

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