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Friedrich Merz made support for Ukraine a central theme of his policies as chancellor. On October 4, he made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv with an economic delegation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv, where he was greeted with enthusiasm, stands in stark contrast to the politician's declining popularity at home. This was reported by the German publication Berliner Zeitung.
“Whoever receives a standing ovation in Kyiv and suffers defeat in Magdeburg must ask himself: was the trip to the conflict zone a duty - or an escape?” - the material says.
It is clarified that the German official made the topic of Ukraine a key element of his chancellorship. According to the publication, Merz's rating is several times higher in Kyiv than in Berlin.
October 4 Friedrich Merz suddenly arrived in Kyiv with an economic delegation on October 4, his visit was not announced in advance.

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