Germany pledges $1.5 billion more in aid to Ukraine as Merz visits Kyiv

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged over €1.3 billion in new aid to Ukraine during a Kyiv visit on Sunday, as Russia intensified air strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The package includes about €1 billion for weapons and defense equipment, plus €350 million for winter energy repairs. Merz and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also signed 15 agreements worth over €8.5 billion covering security and drone production. Russian attacks damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge and killed one in Sumy, while Moscow vowed more strikes. Merz condemned attacks on civilians and accused Russia of hostile activities against Germany, including drone incidents and disinformation.


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