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Germany announces new aid for Ukraine

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KYIV, Ukraine -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday, as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Merz Arrives in Kyiv, Plans Aid and Drone Deal (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine amid intensified Russian attacks, pledging €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs. His visit is also expected to advance joint production of drones and other weapons with Ukrainian companies.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to pledge more support (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to announce a new raft of measures to support Ukraine, including military aid and plans for the joint production of interceptor drones.

  3. Bloomberg

    Germany’s Merz in Kyiv: Reiterates Support for Ukraine, Warns on Russia (opens Bloomberg)

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    Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated Germany’s backing for Ukraine as he arrived in Kyiv on Sunday and warned that Russia could attack the Western alliance if it’s not stopped.

  4. Financial Times

    Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine (opens Financial Times)

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    Trip comes as Russia expands its air war against Ukraine ahead of winter and escalates ‘hybrid’ attacks on Europe

  5. The Kyiv Independent

    German Chancellor Merz arrives in Kyiv, pledges further support for Ukraine (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    Merz was accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and 10 executives from Germany's defense and energy sectors.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.

  7. France 24

    Germany's Merz visits Kyiv to pledge more support to Zelensky (opens France 24)

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    Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in a ​show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine. The Ukrainian capital has been particularly targeted in recent weeks by waves of drones striking key infrastrucure.

  8. MyNorthwest

    Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities (opens MyNorthwest)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The aerial war has intensified, with Moscow menacing cities across Ukraine with hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, while …

  9. France 24

    Merz unveils new aid for Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv during German leader's visit (opens France 24)

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    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday marked by renewed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, including the latest drone attack on a bridge spanning the Dnipro River.

  10. Local News 8

    Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions (opens Local News 8)

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    By Svitlana Vlasova and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — A Russian drone struck a major bridge in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the city to the sound of air raid sirens, explosions and air defense systems being activated.

  11. Breitbart News

    Germany's Merz Visits Ukraine to Pledge Support as Russia Ramps Up Strikes (opens Breitbart News)

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    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.

  12. The Kyiv Independent

    Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The package was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference in Kyiv.

  13. Euromaidan Press

    “Mr Putin, put an end to this senseless war”: Merz in Kyiv, with €1 billion in military aid (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    The chancellor said Germany is ready for talks, but Russia's attacks on Ukrainian civilians must stop.

  14. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv

  15. The Kyiv Independent

    Ukraine war latest: Germany supplies Kyiv with interceptors, air defense missiles in $1.5 billion aid package (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    Key developments on Oct. 3-4: * Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones, air defense missiles * Russian Su-35, Su-34 fighter jets hit by drones at airfield in Adygea, SBU says * Russia targets Kyiv bridges for fourth consecutive day, hits Northern Bridge * U.

  16. The Columbian

    German Chancellor Merz announces new aid for Ukraine (opens The Columbian)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday, as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.

  17. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks (opens The Guardian)

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    German chancellor also announces €350m for repairs to energy sector as Moscow targets Ukrainian infrastructure before winter. What we know on day 1,685 Germany won’t be intimidated into dropping its support for Ukraine, chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday as he announced €1bn ($1.

  18. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Germany announces new aid for Ukraine (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    KYIV, Ukraine -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday, as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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