The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Kiew. Kiew is the main city of Ukraine. He meets the president Wolodymyr Selenskyj there. Merz wants to show Ukraine: Germany helps more.
Russia warns before the trip. Kiew has many air alarms during the visit. Russian drohnen hit a bridge in the city. Merz says: We feel no fear.
Merz has a message for Wladimir Putin. Putin is the chief of Russia. Merz says: Stop this war now. He calls the attacks on normal people cruel.
Germany gives much money to Ukraine. It is 1 billion euro for new weapons. Ukraine buys special drohnen with it. These drohnen can shoot down enemy objects.
There is also money for power and heat. It is 350 million euro. Ukraine repairs power plants with it. This is important for the wet and cold winter.
Merz says: The help is important for Germany. If Russia wins against Ukraine, Europe is in danger too. He wants to protect freedom in Europe.
