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Germany’s Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelenskyy

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine, even as Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the city…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:24:39 UTC.

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