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Russian strike hits Kyiv during Merz visit
Original: Russian strike hits Kyiv amid Chancellor Merz visit
Russia launched a strike on Kyiv while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was visiting the Ukrainian capital. The attack during a high-level diplomatic visit underlined the ongoing danger to the city and the symbolic stakes of Western support for Ukraine. Details on casualties or damage were not immediately available.
Why now: A Russian attack on Kyiv coinciding with a senior Western leader's visit highlights the war's escalation and the risks to diplomatic engagement.
KyivFriedrich MerzRussiaUkraineGermany
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