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German chancellor promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles

German chancellor promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles

Summary

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and promised to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles. This support aims to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks. Merz's plan includes signing an agreement between German and Ukrainian defense ministers.

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Merz is the new chancellor of Germany.
  • Merz promised Ukraine assistance in producing long-range missiles.
  • The goal is to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian attacks.
  • A memorandum for missile production will be signed by both countries' defense ministers.
  • Merz stated there are no longer range restrictions on weapons supplied by Western allies.
  • The Kremlin warned that lifting missile range restrictions could worsen diplomatic efforts.
  • Russia and Ukraine held direct talks recently, leading to a prisoner exchange agreement.
  • Ukraine has conducted significant drone attacks on Russian targets recently.
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