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

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Source published: 6 Oct 2026, 13:26 CEST Publication time from the source RSS/feed

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

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. Merz's visit comes just a day after Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying that "massive" new airstrikes would hit the city. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Kyiv Gulliver Cragg has more.

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3 Oct 2026, 15:05 CEST → 6 Oct 2026, 13:26 CEST
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7 sources
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Google News: Anadolu Ajansı

1 dead in ship strike, another Kyiv bridge hit as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks

Google News: CNN

Russia strikes another major bridge in Kyiv as attacks on Ukrainian capital escalate

Google News: The Washington Post

Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

BBC World

The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.

Google News: reuters.com

Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated

France 24 - English

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. Merz's visit comes just a day after Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying that "massive" new airstrikes would hit the ...

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