Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in a new escalation
- 5, 2026, 7:55 AM EDTGermany’s leader faced a grim new reality as his train pulled into Kyiv: air raid sirens and the boom of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
- During previous visits by international dignitaries of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stature, the Kremlin paused or dramatically reduced attacks on the city.
- On Sunday, the sounds of war rang out repeatedly as the German delegation made its way around Kyiv, in what looks to be a new level of escalation by Moscow.
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- 5, 2026, 7:55 AM EDTGermany’s leader faced a grim new reality as his train pulled into Kyiv: air raid sirens and the boom of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
- During previous visits by international dignitaries of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stature, the Kremlin paused or dramatically reduced attacks on the city.
- On Sunday, the sounds of war rang out repeatedly as the German delegation made its way around Kyiv, in what looks to be a new level of escalation by Moscow.
Sources: NBC News