Ukraine: Merz visits Kyiv to announce financial support

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv today on a visit to show support for Ukraine, whilst the capital is once again under Russian attack. This morning, a Russian drone struck the North Bridge, one of the eight bridges spanning the Dnieper in the capital. According to German government sources, as reported by the media, Merz is expected to announce further military aid to Kyiv amounting to around one billion euros.

The aid will be earmarked in particular for defence against Russian jet-powered drones, which are being used increasingly in attacks. A further 350 million euros is earmarked for Ukrainian infrastructure ahead of the winter.

“Ukraine needs all our support in the coming weeks,” said Merz.

“If Russia is not stopped, sooner or later its war machine will turn against us,” he added.

The Chancellor is accompanied by the Minister for the Economy, Katherina Reiche.