Chancellor Merz arrives in Kyiv and promises Ukraine interceptor drones and long-range weapons

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on October 4 to reassure Ukraine of continued support. He pledged interceptor drones and long-range weapons. Merz is accompanied by the Minister of Economy and heads of defense and energy companies.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on October 4. He traveled by train to reassure Ukraine of continued support in its fight against the Russian invasion. According to sources, the aid will include interceptor drones and long-range weapons. "If Russia is not stopped, its military machine will sooner or later turn against us," Merz said upon arrival. He is accompanied by Minister of Economy Katerina Reiche and 10 heads of companies from the defense and energy sectors.