Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday, as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

TL;DR

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday.
  • Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion.
  • The announcement was made as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.