German Chancellor Merz Visits Kyiv and Announces New Military Support Package
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced new military and energy aid during his visit to Kyiv, stating that Germany will not abandon its support.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv while Russian drone attacks continued, announcing 1 billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for energy repairs.
Announcement of Military and Energy Aid in Kyiv
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced new support during his visit to Kyiv, which is the target of Russian drone attacks. Merz emphasized that Germany will not bow to threats to abandon its support.
Multi-Billion Euro Defense Agreements Signed
During the visit, German and Ukrainian executives signed contracts worth a total of 6.6 billion euros, including agreements made with companies such as Diehl Defence, Hensoldt, and Quantum Systems.
Diplomatic and Security Messages in the Shadow of Attacks
The visit took place amid an environment of increasing drone attacks targeting civilian and infrastructure targets. Merz called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the senseless war.