Germany’s Merz brings new aid to Kyiv, presses for anti-corruption progress

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit bringing 1 billion euros in military assistance and 350 million euros for energy-sector recovery, according to German government officials cited by Reuters. He traveled with Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and ten defense and energy executives, and a deal on joint drone production is expected to be signed.

Merz is also expected to press Kyiv on reforms required by the EU, including anti-corruption progress, while government sources say he intends to assure Ukraine that 1,000 interceptors for jet-powered Shahed drones are coming soon. Merz said he traveled because Ukraine needs support in the coming weeks, as Russia increases strikes on Ukrainian cities.

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