German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, Süddeutsche Zeitung reports.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, Süddeutsche Zeitung reports. According to dpa, he is expected to announce rapid deliveries of interceptors against Russian jet-powered drones and German support for Ukrainian long-range weapons production, backed by €1 billion in already approved funds. Another €350 million is planned for repairing and restoring destroyed power plants. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche also joined the visit.