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The Straits Times: Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalise drone deal, release aid — KYIV, Oct 4 - Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, accompanied by CEOs from German defence companies, in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germanys-merz-arrives-in-kyiv-to-finalize-drone-deal-release-aid)
Reuters: Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated — Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQZE5uMWs0WVBmQnlBRXQ4Wk9IdU1jOEthZ0pQU1p4bUVTZzNOUi15YnBUMTVyZUNRaW9wVE5PQjhCbkRzSUZneHVPODY2STRpNV94c3dpNmUyckh3WU1WS1d0Z2lPX2xDOTBHVERPcU5KMElxanNCVDQ0cTFjS3FYZFU0UnAwUmdxSS1ad1d4QjBmQ0IwdHNFMk5aSm83MWFKM2lfZl9RWW5wY1k?oc=5)
Financial Times: Russia strikes Kyiv as Germany’s Merz visits — Trip comes as Russia expands its air war against Ukraine ahead of winter and escalates ‘hybrid’ attacks on Europe (https://www.ft.com/content/b7bd5c45-1c32-4984-af37-21746a02c4ef?syn-25a6b1a6=1)
The Hindu: Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks — Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine, even as Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the city (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/germanys-merz-in-kyiv-for-talks-with-zelenskyy/article71543190.ece)
The Guardian: French education minister says up to 500 schools will remain partially or fully closed on Monday after student protests – Europe live — Moscow struck city’s North Bridge this morning, around 20-minutes drive away from the station where the German chancellor arrived The North Bridge – one of several connecting central historic Kyiv to the residential suburbs across the Dnipro river -was struck not long after the German chancellor’s… (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/04/friedrich-merz-german-chancellor-ukraine-kyiv-russia-strikes-war-zelenskyy-putin-europe-latest-news-updates)
BBC News: Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit — Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckreyjzzzywqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
The Straits Times: Russia strikes hit Kyiv as Germany’s Merz visits — The German chancellor arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-strikes-hit-kyiv-as-germanys-merz-visits)
South China Morning Post: Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid — Russia struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday soon after Germany’s chancellor arrived in Ukraine’s capital on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks. Air raid sirens blared across Kyiv, urging residents to shelter soon after Friedrich Merz arrived under… (https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3369698/russia-strikes-kyiv-bridge-germanys-merz-visits-pledges-aid?utm_source=rss_feed)
Associated Press: Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks — Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities apnews.com (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPSW9xR0xYUHQ3OE8xMk1yRl8zSFNHQ1Zwd05Ob2dQeWNTLTFJb3FEWEF4SXo1X3NhRWlfamstU2puVzFXQzBXX2ZrSk9tN3BtNjk5eW9yU2phekV0SEo1RjktSU5CZWRrNllpRDl3WFlheV9oZ2pNckx6NEJuZ1VKam5rRlJSbXZTY01xZVVyTklqRFlidDhibWZRRQ?oc=5)
The Straits Times: Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskiy interview — Oct 4 - Russia will intensify strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday, responding to an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which he vowed increased attacks on Russian refineries. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-to-intensify-strikes-on-ukraine-after-zelenskiy-interview)
The Guardian: Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support — Attack happened shortly after Merz arrived in city on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing of Ukraine Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine. A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s key… (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/04/russia-strikes-kyiv-bridge-german-chancellor-merz-visits-ukraine)
Al Jazeera: Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital — German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/russian-strike-hits-kyiv-bridge-as-german-chancellor-visits-ukraine?traffic_source=rss)
TASS: Russian Defense Ministry says it strikes Kiev in response to Kiev regime’s actions — Russian forces will step up strikes on military and defense industry facilities in Kiev and other Ukrainian regions (https://tass.com/defense/2197359)
TASS: Merz says doesn’t share Germans’ views on assistance to Ukraine — Some politicians say that Merz is rather a "Ukrainian chancellor" who is pushing his country, Germany, to escalation and further strains with Russia (https://tass.com/world/2197387)
Meduza (English): Russia has begun striking Kyiv’s bridges across the Dnipro for the first time since invading Ukraine — In recent days, Russian forces have begun attacking some of Kyiv’s most important transport links: the bridges across the Dnipro River, which had not previously come under attack. (https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/04/russia-has-begun-striking-kyiv-s-bridges-across-the-dnipro-for-the-first-time-since-invading-ukraine)
TASS: Zelensky says Germany will provide Ukraine with 1.3-bln-euro assistance — The DPA agency reported earlier that Merz and German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche arrived on an unannounced visit to Kiev on Sunday (https://tass.com/world/2197391)
TASS: Germany to organize coalition of the willing meeting on Ukraine in winter — Merz — Merz and German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche arrived on an unannounced visit to Kiev on Sunday (https://tass.com/world/2197389)
BBC News: Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges — BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cmglwkyl9djyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
The Straits Times: Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea — MOSCOW, Oct 4 - Russia hit on Sunday the Northern bridge over the Dnipro river in Kyiv, targeting a route used to transport troops and military cargo, the Russian Defence Ministry said. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-says-it-hit-kyiv-bridge-two-vessels-in-black-sea)
The Straits Times: Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won’t be intimidated — Merz said Moscow was trying to break the morale of the Ukrainian people, and announced €350 million for repairs in the energy sector. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/merz-unveils-fresh-military-aid-in-kyiv-says-germany-wont-be-intimidated)
Al Jazeera: Germany’s Merz in Kyiv announces $1.5B in aid, urges Putin to end war — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid (https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/4/germany-merz-visits-kyiv-air-raids-ukraine?traffic_source=rss)
TASS: Merz says wants to expedite Ukraine’s accession to EU — According to the German Chancellor, work on this is underway in Brussels (https://tass.com/world/2197423)
NZ Herald: Russian drones strike Kyiv during visit by German Chancellor Merz — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed the German leader damaged buildings in the capital. (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-during-visit-by-german-chancellor-merz/WZFBWJBZ2RDFLADW64PL4MSDJQ/)
TASS: Merz ready to drag Germany into conflict with Russia to improve his ratings — expert — German Chancellor and German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche arrived on an unannounced visit to Kiev on Sunday (https://tass.com/world/2197425)
The Guardian: More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned — Education minister says 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked and 78 staff members injured since student unrest began last week Europe live – latest updates More than 400 schools in France will be closed or partly closed on Monday as authorities brace for a second week of student protests.… (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/04/schools-france-closed-protests-planned)
South China Morning Post: Hundreds of schools close as France braces for more protests — Up to 500 schools across France will be totally or partly closed on Monday because of a wave of pupil protests that has shaken the country, the education minister said. Lessons will be “totally or partly suspended” in some “400-500” high schools as the security conditions “have not been fulfilled”,… (https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3369730/hundreds-schools-close-monday-education-protests-rock-france?utm_source=rss_feed)
TASS: Merz wants Germans to work more to support Ukraine — RDIF CEO — "Somehow only 10% of Germans like Merz," Kirill Dmitriev said (https://tass.com/politics/2197437)
Al Jazeera: France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests called — Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/france-to-shutter-up-to-500-schools-as-more-student-protests-called?traffic_source=rss)
The Hindu: Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea — Russia promised to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reuters that Kyiv would step up attacks on Russian oil refineries (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-says-it-hit-kyiv-bridge-two-vessels-in-black-sea/article71544840.ece)
Fox News: Russia may be using hidden 'lunchbox-size' drone devices to counter Ukraine defenses: expert — Russia may be hiding lunchbox-sized signal repeaters inside Kyiv to help guide deadly drones past defenses, a weapons expert told Fox News Digital. (https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-may-using-hidden-lunchbox-size-drone-devices-counter-ukraine-defenses-expert)
Associated Press: Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate — Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate AP News (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNMGV5NnVPbWRfbHRTM1pCU0Z6amtaVWFOTkpNZGI2eE9RS3cyZzBfMjNUZkZwR2tBLUhWMGZnUXNWcFpkVDRPR1VmR29PdVNjLUpjUFVPbkV5WWhMSDJ4ZUNaZ1ZVZFc4ZUlYcnNaenJrS0FVam1SblpMbG9VNHFJWmRObFNfU1hjSUsxMkZyM1QtODN1LUtxaGZIY0l2MS1Jangw?oc=5)
BBC News: France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protests — Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwkg5n7lm3y5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
The Straits Times: Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy — KYIV, Oct 5 - Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is struggling to survive. Russian airstrikes have brought the city's huge steel plant and mines to a standstill, dragging the local economy to its knees. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-scrambles-for-money-to-fight-war-as-russian-strikes-batter-economy)
The Independent: Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phase — Germany to provide satellite technology ‘so that Ukraine can also target Russian launch pads’ (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-protest-moscow-zelensky-b3061279.html)
Meduza (English): Car bomb in Russia kills ex-prison official Ukraine accused of torturing POWs — A bomb destroyed a car belonging to a participant in Russia’s war against Ukraine on October 2 in Novomoskovsk, in Russia’s Tula region, the Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channel Exilenova+ reported. (https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/05/car-bomb-in-russia-destroys-vehicle-belonging-to-ex-prison-official-ukraine-accused-of-torturing-pows)
Meduza (English): Kyiv starts installing turrets to defend against jet-powered drones — Kyiv has begun installing turrets to defend against jet-powered drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. (https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/05/kyiv-starts-installing-turrets-to-defend-against-jet-powered-drones)
Reuters: Russia says it struck two Ukrainian cargo vessels in the Black Sea — Russia says it struck two Ukrainian cargo vessels in the Black Sea Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQbnREWDJEU3ZiSnVJeXdEZE5UNG9mRUxyTVJ1bXBjMW5xNEtfZ3NpYlJ5WjMyM09WcnpKcEw2Q19fcGRPaUV6eXVGdTctQ3FEZGhoMno4bW02cDZGNHQwUWhHZVdtRzR5ekdLaWZjc1UwWmU0Y29EZENmdnJWc0JWSjFmRWdjV0Vxb0NjM2VZcWlzZXZxdjJvTDZfWGI2czY3ZzAwY2ZlRGJJN09z?oc=5)
NPR: Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv — Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city. (https://www.npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-5989637/russias-attacks-on-ukraine-escalate-as-its-drones-target-bridges-in-kyiv)
The Independent: The crippling effect we’re all feeling from the deadlock in Ukraine’s war with Russia — Two of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need, writes James C. Reynolds (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-war-food-prices-russia-uk-b3061368.html)
The Straits Times: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Russia, intel chief says — BERLIN, Oct 5 - Germany is at risk of entering a violent conflict with Russia as Moscow steps up an increasingly aggressive \"shadow war\" against European democracies, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service warned on Monday. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germany-at-risk-of-violent-conflict-with-russia-intel-chief-says)
The Hindu: Ukraine ready to consider India’s ceasefire proposal: FM Sybiha — ‘We have four proposals; the broadest one is India’s proposal; we are ready for an energy and Black Sea ceasefire, but only in this combination,’ said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ukraine-ready-to-consider-indias-ceasefire-proposal-fm-sybiha/article71541373.ece)
The New York Times: Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline — The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/world/europe/russia-ukraine-bridges-kyiv.html)
The Washington Post: Russia is hitting Kyiv’s bridges, hoping to make the capital unlivable by winter — The Ukrainian capital’s left and right banks are connected by eight bridges — and Russia has been targeting both its North and South bridges in recent days. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/03/russia-is-hitting-kyivs-bridges-hoping-make-capital-unlivable-by-winter/)
Associated Press: Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge — Russia strikes Kyiv’s northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital AP News (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPZzZPOENZalJ1U2RlazVCeF9LbnhXdC00MG4tOXhob1pYOFhVbHZVTmk2N2I1aEYtQmFHT1FlVWVwTkFMY3ZBbHNoOXM1M1RHM0FfZmhGUDRfeHFVOEt5NTRJLTlkZkNhSnpRV0JiSXYwaV81T2JVYkYyVF9CQUV5V3N1QjBJRTZ1SzVsOHVFMDByYkpRRVE?oc=5)
The Straits Times: Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city — Oct 3 - Russia said on Saturday it would continue to carry out targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-pledges-to-continue-massive-strikes-on-kyiv-urges-foreign-diplomats-to-leave-city)
Reuters: Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city — Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNSXNBYUpPd1pPY2dKT0RzdDVqX0U4aGZGeDhHMDlCeUJIRU40Zjh4N1pYcnFEOFBXNEo1MEN1QkwwV2ZLRnpYem9iRnhMcWk0Q3N2Y0QzY0Q0S2lfX1g3ZVdya1RUSlpVQWR2ZGt3SlUxelNKTmlidXJvaUZCOWFlNjJsLUc4MVQxV2c5a0UzUS1sbWdBTHZ1c2NqMlFQbE9hWEZtLWxLczFjbDlCNktHaVMwZ1NVSG5PTmtxY1Vn?oc=5)
The Hindu: Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge — Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the strike on the bridge damaged the road surface and trolleybus cables, forcing traffic to be suspended. There were no casualties reported. (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russian-attacks-kill-six-in-ukraine-damage-kyivs-northern-bridge/article71541430.ece)
The Times of India: Russia vows massive hits on Kyiv, urges diplomats to leave — Ukraine ready to consider India’s ceasefire proposal: Finance minister (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/russia-vows-massive-hits-on-kyiv-urges-diplomats-to-leave/articleshow/134668415.cms)
The Independent: Zelensky vows Ukraine will strike Russian oil refineries after city bombardments — Ukrainian intelligence has reportedly gathered documentation that Putin has authorised a ‘new doctrine’ to expand Russia’s military strikes (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-russia-oil-refineries-b3061010.html)
The Independent: Russia intensifies strikes on Kyiv as German Chancellor arrives to pledge support — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/friedrich-merz-kyiv-germany-ukraine-b3061012.html)
The Japan Times: Russia vows to step up strikes and warns diplomats to avoid Kyiv — Moscow has aggressively attacked Ukrainian energy sites ahead of and during winter throughout the more than four-year war. (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/04/world/russia-vows-increased-strikes/)