German Chancellor Merz makes unannounced visit to Kyiv

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday in a visit that had not been announced in advance. Keeping such trips under wraps until the last moment has become standard practice for Western leaders traveling to Ukraine amid the ongoing war.

Merz is expected to use the visit to confirm Germany's commitment to continuing its support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion. Specific details about talks or any support packages have not yet been disclosed.

Germany, alongside other Western allies, has been one of Ukraine's principal backers since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, providing military, financial, and humanitarian assistance. The chancellor's personal presence in Kyiv underscores continued political commitment on this front.

No further details about the visit's agenda or planned meetings in Kyiv have been made public so far.