German Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv as Russia strikes Ukrainian capital
Source Summary
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy as Russia conducted drone strikes on the city, including an attack on the Northern Bridge. Germany has provided Ukraine with over €43.3 billion in aid, equipment, and weapons since the war began. Zelenskyy and Merz discussed upcoming agreements aimed at strengthening Ukraine and Europe's defensive capabilities against Russian attacks.
Why it matters
The visit demonstrates continued high-level German commitment to Ukraine's defense at a critical moment, with concrete pledges of further bilateral agreements to strengthen defensive capabilities.
