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The morning of Sunday, 4 October, was marked by the arrival in Kyiv of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The visit was of an unannounced nature. According to reports, following his arrival, the politician plans to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Immediately after his arrival, Merz addressed those present, explaining the motives for his visit. "I came to Kyiv today because in the coming weeks, Ukraine needs our support. If we do not stop Russia, its war machine will sooner or later turn against us," he emphasised.
The Chancellor also drew attention to the approaching fifth winter of the war for Ukrainians. He noted that Russia continues to shell cities, residential buildings, and energy infrastructure, including thermal power plants. At the same time, the German leader underscored the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
During his speech, Friedrich Merz announced a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, during which he is set to assure the head of state of the continuation of German support.
Summarising his view on the relations between the two countries, the Chancellor noted: "Our partnership is a two-way street. German and Ukrainian companies are jointly developing technologies that benefit both countries. This makes us more secure and stronger."
It is worth noting that this is Friedrich Merz's first trip to Ukraine since May 2025.
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