Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit to reaffirm support for Ukraine during a critical period of the conflict. His arrival coincided with a Russian strike on the North Bridge, highlighting the ongoing danger in the capital. The Chancellor is expected to meet with President Zelenskyy and has brought German defense manufacturers to discuss further military aid.
- ▪German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to signal continued European backing for Ukraine.
- ▪Russian forces struck the North Bridge in Kyiv shortly after Merz's arrival, with sirens ringing across the city.
- ▪Merz stated that Ukraine is facing decisive weeks and emphasized that the country can rely on German support.
- ▪The Chancellor brought several German defense manufacturers with him and is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- ▪Russian attacks on Kyiv have intensified this year, with Ukrainian officials preparing for further strikes ahead of winter.
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5m ago04.38 EDTOpening summaryGood morning and welcome to our Europe live blog, I’m Frances Mao. We begin in Kyiv where one of Ukraine’s strongest European backers, the German chancellor Friedrich Merz, has arrived this morning in an unannounced visit. Soon after his arrival, the Russians struck the city’s North Bridge, just a 20-minutes drive from the central railway station where Merz had pulled into.Sirens have rung out across the city and smoke can still be seen rising from the Dnieper River bridge. Yesterday, Russian drones also struck another bridge, causing injuries; the Kremlin has stepped up attacks on the capital this year and Ukrainians say they are steeling for another autumn blitz ahead of a tough winter.“Ukraine is facing decisive weeks.
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