Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated
Germany will also finance €350 million in energy repairs and expand joint drone production as Russia intensifies attacks, officials said.
- On Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv and announced a $1.5 billion weapons deal to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian drone attacks and repair energy infrastructure.
- Russian forces struck the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River on Sunday during the visit, damaging infrastructure as Merz toured the National Academy of Sciences, which was hit by a drone strike killing two people.
- Merz traveled with German corporate executives to finalize agreements on joint production of combat drones, missiles, and standoff weapons exceeding 1,000 kilometers range against Russian targets.
- Condemning the conflict as 'senseless,' Merz stated, 'If Russia is not stopped, its war machine will sooner or later turn against us,' emphasizing support is vital for European security.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the United States is proposing trilateral 'technical level' talks with Russia by the end of October, with Ukraine confirming readiness to participate.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv. This comes as Russia escalates its attacks on Ukrainian cities. About $1.1 billion euros of the package is military…
Germany Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine Worth $1.1 Billion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (2nd R) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2nd L) attend a commemorative ceremony at the memorial of fallen Ukrainian soldiers at Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 4, 2026. (Dan Bashakov/AP Photo)
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