https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-strikes-kyiv-as-germany-s-merz-arrives-to-show-support-for-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-strikes-kyiv-as-germany-s-merz-arrives-to-show-support-for-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-strikes-kyiv-as-germany-s-merz-arrives-to-show-support-for-ukraine#u106498Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:11:48 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to demonstrate European support as Russian drone strikes and explosions rattled the Ukrainian capital. Fresh air raid sirens sounded shortly after his arrival on Sunday, coinciding with a Russian attack that hit the city's North bridge. During the trip, Ukraine and Germany signed a 1.5 billion dollar agreement aimed at countering the surge in Russian drone assaults. Ukrainian leadership continues to press for long-range Taurus missiles from Berlin amid the escalating aerial campaign.Why it mattersThe surprise visit u