Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Oct 4, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Merz Announces €1.35B Ukraine Aid Package in Kyiv
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a package of weaponry and about €1.35 billion ($1.5 billion) in support for Ukraine’s energy sector during a visit to Kyiv Sunday. His visit coincided with Russia’s latest attack on the Ukrainian capital.
WHO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Announced weaponry and about €1.35 billion in energy-sector aid for Ukraine
WHEN: Oct 4, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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