Moscow has once again bombed one of Kyiv’s bridges, despite the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Ukrainian capital. A bridge in Kyiv was hit in a Russian attack on the city, mayor Vitali Klitschko said, soon after the arrival of the chancellor. Moscow had issued a similar warning in May, but leaders from countries supporting Ukraine have defied the Russian warnings and continued to make visits.

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