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Germany's Merz Arrives in Kyiv to Finalize Drone Deal, Release Aid

Merz will announce €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs as Germany and Ukraine move to expand drone production.

  • On Sunday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv accompanied by German defense company CEOs to demonstrate support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
  • Russia's Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday it would continue systematic strikes against Ukraine as retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks, while Merz noted Russian forces are bombing towns, residential buildings, and heating plants.
  • Merz will announce a €1 billion military aid package and €350 million for energy sector repairs, accompanied by Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and executives from Siemens Energy and other defense firms.
  • Ukraine and Germany are finalizing a joint production deal for drones, missiles, and related software, building on the April creation of Quantum WIY Industries to produce the Strila interceptor drone.
  • President Zelenskiy vowed to double down on attacks against Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's "new doctrine," while Merz pledged, "You can continue to count on our help.
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KYIV (ANP/RTR) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He is accompanied by top executives from German defense companies. "Ukraine needs all our support in the coming weeks," Merz said upon arrival. He w...

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Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija broke the news in Vilnius, Lithuania on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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