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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 has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:09:20 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. Bosnians vote as pro-Russian politician looms large over election and ethnic tensions simmer

  5. Germany's Merz visits Kyiv to pledge more support to Zelensky

  6. 'Who is safe?' Delhi minister Sirsa attacks Punjab govt after Mad Sandhu killing

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

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