Air raid alerts sound in Kyiv as Friedrich Merz conducts surprise visit | DW News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia. Kyiv is under increasing attack from Russian missiles and drones, which are targeting key infrastructure, including the energy sector vital for power and heating as winter approaches. Germany is among Ukraine's largest supporters. He was joined on the trip by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, according to government sources.
On Saturday, Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv, saying "massive" new airstrikes would hit the city.

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00:00 Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv
01:03 Air raid alarms interrupt live report from Kyiv
02:37 Why Merz's rhetoric on Russia has hardened
03:18 Russia escalates pressure on Kyiv
05:47 What's in the new €1 billion aid package?
06:50 German defense industry leaders join visit
07:55 Ukrainians prepare for another winter of war
09:07 Ukraine watches Germany's domestic politics closely

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