https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-visits-kyiv-amid-fears-of-hardest-winter-in-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-visits-kyiv-amid-fears-of-hardest-winter-in-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-visits-kyiv-amid-fears-of-hardest-winter-in-war#u106629Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:34:29 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support, arriving to the sound of sirens and explosions as Russia hit a bridge in the Ukrainian capital. Merz called on President Putin to end his senseless war and announced new support measures, including the release of 1 billion euros in military aid, 350 million euros for energy sector repairs, and plans for joint Ukrainian-German drone production. The visit takes place amid growing fears that Ukraine faces its hardest winter of the war as Russia steps up attacks.Why it mattersThe visit highlights