German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced 1.5 billion dollars (£1.1 billion) in military and reconstruction aid for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv, while urging Vladimir Putin to end the war.
Mr Merz also unveiled expanded drone co-operation with Ukraine, giving Kyiv greater capability to carry out strikes deeper inside Russia.
The visit places military support and reconstruction assistance at the centre of Germany’s engagement with Ukraine as the war continues.
