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German Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv amid intensified Russian strikes

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

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Kyiv as Russia intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities, keeping Western support for Ukraine in focus. The visit by Germany's new leader underscores Berlin's continued backing of Kyiv, even as Russian strikes hit urban areas, and is drawing wide international news coverage.

Why now: Merz's first high-profile visit to Kyiv coincides with a surge in Russian attacks, keeping Ukraine top of the global news agenda.

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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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