https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-war-games-life-after-merzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-war-games-life-after-merzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-war-games-life-after-merz#u102432Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:35:54 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amidst air raid sirens and active air defenses. During his visit, Merz announced a new military and financial support package totaling over 1.3 billion euros, or approximately $1.5 billion, designed to help counter escalating Russian drone and missile strikes. The funding includes about 1 billion euros for long-range strike weapons, combat drones, and satellite technology to target Russian launch pads. Additionally, 350 million euros is allocated to shore up Ukraine's energy se