# Merz makes surprise Kyiv visit as Germany pledges more aid to Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/video/85381

- euronews, 2026-10-04 13:20 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=donIHluVCGc

> In Kyiv on Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was joined by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies. The trip is intended to produce a pledge of additional military and financial support for Ukraine.

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