German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Sunday, 4 October. He traveled to the Ukrainian capital by special train to express solidarity with the country and pledge further concrete assistance in the fight against Russia. novinky.cz ↗
Merz is accompanied by German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and about ten business leaders. Members of the delegation include representatives of the German arms and energy industries. The visit took place at a time when Kyiv is facing intense Russian attacks. Die Zeit ↗
The talks are expected to include further military support for Ukraine. According to information available so far, Germany is preparing the delivery of thousands of attack drones and additional aid for Ukrainian defense. Merz also pledged financial and material support worth hundreds of millions of euros. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
The German chancellor traveled to Kyiv as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine and its efforts to defend itself against the Russian invasion. His visit is also intended to strengthen cooperation between Berlin and Kyiv in the areas of defense, energy and industry. Tagesspiegel ↗
The Ukrainian side expects the talks to produce more concrete commitments regarding deliveries of military equipment and support for defense capabilities. Further developments will depend on the agreements that Merz concludes with Ukrainian representatives during the visit. Tagesschau ↗
Friedrich Merz unexpectedly visits Kyiv
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Německý kancléř Merz přicestoval na neohlášenou návštěvu Kyjeva
seznamzpravy.cz
| 07:14 04.10.
Le chancelier allemand Friedrich Merz est arrivé à Kiev pour une visite imprévue
Le Figaro
| 07:10 04.10.
Ukrajina Rusko Online: Merz pricestoval do Kyjeva s prísľubom novej pomoci
svet.sme.sk
| 06:53 04.10.
Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Kanzler Merz besucht Kiew
Tagesschau
| 06:44 04.10.
Německý kancléř Merz dorazil do Kyjeva, slibuje Ukrajině další miliardy
novinky.cz
| 06:40 04.10.
Berlin / Brandenburg: Merz zu Solidaritätsbesuch in der Ukraine
Tagesspiegel
| 06:14 04.10.
Merz přicestoval nečekaně do Kyjeva, slíbil podporu v hodnotě stovek milionů eur
idnes.cz
| 07:36 04.10.
Krieg in der Ukraine: Friedrich Merz überraschend zu Solidaritätsbesuch in der Ukraine
Die Zeit
| 07:03 04.10.
Russland-Ukraine-Krieg: Friedrich Merz überraschend in Kyjiw eingetroffen
Spiegel.de
| 06:23 04.10.
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