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Merz Pledges More Than €1.3 Billion in Ukraine Aid

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv and announced more than €1.3 billion in aid for Ukraine.

The visit took place on October 4, 2026, according to the article.

About €1 billion is for military support, including air defences, drones and satellite communications.

Around €350 million is for energy needs.

That money can help buy generators and repair damaged power equipment.

Merz said attacks on energy infrastructure could make winter especially difficult.

The article also says Russian strikes hit bridges in Kyiv that morning.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said agreements made during the visit were worth more than €8.5 billion altogether.

Key facts

Total announced aid: More than €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion)
Military aid: €1 billion ($1.13 billion)
Energy infrastructure support: Approximately €350 million ($396 million)
Military priorities: Long-range strike capabilities, layered air defence, combat drones and satellite communications
Interceptors: Assembly lines are being accelerated for the transfer of 1,000 interceptors designed to destroy jet-powered Shahed strike drones.
Agreements cited by Zelensky: 15 agreements and documents; their total value was described as more than €8.5 billion.
Proposed meeting: Merz said Germany, France and Great Britain want to hold a Coalition of the Willing meeting in Berlin this winter.

wionews.com · 2 hrs ago