# Merz arrives unexpectedly in Kyiv as Germany prepares more aid for Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/85305

- euronews, 2026-10-04 12:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/merz-makes-surprise-visit-to-kyiv-germany-pledges-further-aid-to-ukraine

> A delegation including Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of Germany’s defence and energy industries accompanied Friedrich Merz to Kyiv on Sunday. The chancellor plans to commit additional military and financial assistance to Ukraine.

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