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Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:58:36 UTC.

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  1. Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom

  2. Russia strikes Kyiv bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

  3. Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge

  4. Live: New Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge as Germany's Merz visits

  5. Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

  6. Zelenskyy vows to hit Russian refineries as infrastructure warfare escalates

  7. Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live

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