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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.
Location: Kyiv
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otherOct 4, 2026
Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital
Summary
German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.
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Russia
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- Al Jazeera(International)
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