{"id":"f24a5184-c462-4c5b-b275-9679d8f422a9","url":"https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/04/germanys-merz-arrives-in-kyiv-to-the-sound-of-sirens-and-explosions-a93866","domain":"themoscowtimes.com","outlet":{"name":"The Moscow Times","country":null,"cred":null,"lean":null,"curated":false},"title":"Germany's Merz Arrives in Kyiv to the Sound of Sirens and Explosions","plainHeadline":"Merk arrives in Kyiv as sirens and explosions sound","rewrite":{"model":null,"at":null},"summary":["German Chancellor Merz arrived in Kyiv to show support for Zelensky.","Germany will release 1 billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for energy repairs.","A deal for joint production of various drones is to be finalised.","Kyiv experienced air raid alerts and explosions, with damage to Northern Bridge and heating systems.","Merz aims to press reforms and EU-backed changes, including anti-corruption efforts."],"topics":["Politics","Economy"],"lang":"eng","publishedAt":"2026-10-04T09:24:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-04T10:03:38.164Z","story":"https://brief.concise.news/story/d4fda7db-76c8-4fa0-9e74-11592d0acd66","storyId":"d4fda7db-76c8-4fa0-9e74-11592d0acd66","image":"https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/og/31/93866__318fa27ca80c2805abf42023d56e998c.jpg","author":"Reuters","dek":"“I will tell President Zelensky today: 'You can continue to count on our help,'” Merz said."}