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German Chancellor Merz Visits Kyiv, Announces Drone Cooperation

Original: 🟠 UPDATE German Chancellor Merz Visits Kyiv and Announces Drone Cooperation Chancellor Merz visited Kyiv to show solidar

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine following Russian attacks that hit three bridges. During the visit he announced cooperation with Ukraine on drone production. The trip comes amid heightened tension, after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Germany's arms deliveries to Kyiv and Moscow issued calls regarding foreign nationals in the conflict.

Why now: The visit signals continued German support for Ukraine at a moment of escalating Russian attacks and diplomatic friction with Moscow.

Friedrich MerzKyivGermanySergei LavrovUkraine

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• 🟠 UPDATE German Chancellor Merz Visits Kyiv and Announces Drone Cooperation Chancellor Merz visited Kyiv to show solidarity after Russian attacks on three bridges. This follows criticism from Sergei Lavrov regarding German arms supplies and Moscow's call for foreign nationals… · GeoWire · 3

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