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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv for a surprise visit

Updated 2026-10-05 · told from many outlets at once

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv for a surprise trip, saying Ukraine needs all support and Russia's war machine will turn against them if not stopped. Russian drones attacked a bridge in Kyiv for the fourth day in a row.

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