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Russian strike hits Kyiv as German Chancellor Merz visits

Original: Russian strike hits Kyiv amid Chancellor Merz visit

Russia struck Kyiv on Monday while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was visiting the Ukrainian capital. The timing drew attention given Merz's high-level support for Ukraine, and officials highlighted the strike as evidence that Russian attacks on the city continue even during diplomatic visits by European leaders.

Why now: The strike coincided with a senior European leader's visit to Kyiv, underlining ongoing Russian attacks on the capital.

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• Russian strike hits Kyiv amid Chancellor Merz visit · France 24

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