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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Zelensky said the United States wants to hold trilateral Ukraine talks with Russia by the end of October.
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The visit marks Merz's first trip to the Ukrainian capital since he took office.
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No date or location for a trilateral meeting has been made public.
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The Kremlin has not confirmed it would attend trilateral talks.
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Germany is the second-largest donor of military aid to Ukraine after the United States.
— France 24
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Berlin has supplied air-defense systems, tanks and artillery to Ukraine.
— France 24
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Merz has said Germany will keep backing Ukraine for as long as needed.
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Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure have left millions facing the prospect of another difficult winter.
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No agreement has been reached on the terms of any negotiations.
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Don't know: Whether the trilateral talks will take place, their date, location, or terms.
Update: 2026-10-04
Update: 2026-10-04
France 24 reports Merz in Kyiv as Zelensky says US wants trilateral talks with Russia by end of October.
WHAT HAPPENED
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky said the United States wants three-way talks with Russia by the end of October, but no date or location is public and the Kremlin has not confirmed attendance.
WHO PAYS · WHO GETS
PaysGerman taxpayers — Germany funds military aid to Ukraine, including air-defense systems, tanks and artillery. observed
GetsUkraine — Ukraine receives military aid from Germany to support its defense. observed
Germany's Merz Visits Kyiv as Zelensky Says US Wants Trilateral Talks With Russia by End of October2026-10-04 · German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky said the United States wants trilateral talks with Russia by the end of October, but no date or location is public and the Kremlin has not confirmed attendance.