🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz · 10 sources
Merz urges Russia halt barbaric attacks on Kyiv visit
What happened
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv, where he called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end attacks on civilians and negotiate a stop to the war. Merz visited the National Academy of Sciences, which was struck by a Russian drone attack last Monday. Russian drone attacks occurred during Merz's visit, including a strike on the Northern Bridge in Kyiv.
Why it matters
The visit and calls for an end to the war highlight ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with significant implications for regional stability and international relations.
Key facts
- Merz visited Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, which was struck by a Russian drone attack last Monday.
- A Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge during Merz's visit.
- Russian warnings and attacks did not deter Merz from visiting Ukraine.
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