German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes unannounced visit to Kyiv

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Sunday, October 4, according to Der Spiegel, in a show of solidarity with Ukraine. Merz arrived by special train to pledge aid, including drone interceptors and long-range weapons, stating that if Russia is not stopped, its military machine will eventually turn against Europe. He is accompanied by Economy Minister Katharina Reiche and ten business leaders from defense and energy sectors. The visit follows Russian calls for foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv over alleged planned strikes, though Ukraine denied evacuation plans. The EU reaffirmed it will not reduce support for Ukraine despite Russian threats.


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