Support Visit to Kiev from German Chancellor Merz

Friedrich Merz, who came to Kiev by private train, was accompanied by Minister of Economy and Energy Katherina Reiche and 10 business people from the defense and energy sectors. Stating that Ukraine needs all the support of Germany in the coming weeks, Merz emphasized that they will continue to support the country before the upcoming winter.

Merz stated that he would give the message that Germany's support will continue during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski.

In his statement in Kiev, the German Chancellor said, "If Russia is not stopped, the war machine will turn towards us sooner or later." he said.

Within the scope of Friedrich Merz's visit, it is expected that the new military and financial support package to Ukraine will be announced, cooperation in the defense industry will be increased and the reconstruction of the energy infrastructure will be discussed.

JOINT UAV PRODUCTION PLAN

According to reports in the German media, Merz will undertake to deliver thousands of interceptor drones to Ukraine in a short time, especially to combat the high-speed attack drones that Russia has used recently. During Merz's visit, agreements on the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) between Germany and Ukraine are also expected to be finalized.