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German Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv amid intensified Russian attacks

Original: Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Kyiv as Russia intensified its strikes on Ukrainian cities. The visit, widely reported by international outlets, signals continued German backing for Ukraine at a time of heightened Russian aerial assaults. Observers are watching what support Merz pledges, including military aid and air defense, as Ukraine faces one of the most sustained waves of attacks on its urban centers.

Why now: Merz's trip coincides with a sharp escalation in Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, making Western support a pressing story.

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• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · WKMG
• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · Audacy
• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · The Washington Post
• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · New Haven Register
• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · Audacy
• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · Audacy
• Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities · News4JAX

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