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Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated
Germany will provide €1 billion in new military aid and €350 million for energy repairs as Merz pushes joint drone production with Ukraine.
- 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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Despite a tense internal political situation, Friedrich Merz pledges Germany's support to Ukraine.
·Essen, Germany
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Merz Defies Pressure as Germany Unveils New Military Aid for Ukraine
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed the country's continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, announcing an additional €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in military aid during his visit to Kyiv.
·Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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