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Merz Pledges Support for Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv to pledge military and financial aid as Russia strikes.
In brief
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv to pledge military and financial aid as Russia strikes. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged over €1.3 billion in military and energy aid to Ukraine amid Russian attacks. Originally reported by Dw.
Merz Arrives in Kyiv
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday morning.
Merz Calls for Putin to Stop Attacks
Merz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt his 'barbaric attacks' and end the 'senseless war'.
Merz Pledges Military and Financial Aid
Merz pledged military aid worth €1 billion and energy repairs funding of €350 million for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy Announces 15 Agreements
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the two countries reached 15 agreements worth more than €8.5 billion.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Bridge
Russian forces hit a Kyiv bridge with a drone, causing emergency services to respond to the scene.
Merz Emphasizes Partnership Benefits
Merz highlighted joint German-Ukrainian technology development to strengthen security for both nations.
Merz Warns of European Consequences
Merz warned that if Germany wavers, Europe wavers, and Ukraine wavers.
The takeaway
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged over €1.3 billion in military and energy aid to Ukraine amid Russian attacks.
