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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 travelled to Kyiv to express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian attacks that hit three bridges. During the visit, he announced cooperation with Ukraine on drone technology. The trip comes amid rising tensions, after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised Germany's arms supplies to Kyiv and Moscow called for foreign nationals to leave.

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

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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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