The DPA reported that German Chancellor Merz and Economy Minister Katherina Reiche made an unannounced visit to Kiev on Sunday. However, these details have not been independently verified.
Germany to organize coalition of the willing meeting on Ukraine in winter — Merz
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Merz and German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche arrived on an unannounced visit to Kiev on Sunday
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