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Merz’s undisclosed overnight journey began at 9:28 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, in Przemysl, Poland.

Arriving at dawn on Sunday, October 4, Merz reaffirmed Germany’s continued support for Ukraine.

Merz pointed to German defense technology and warned that Russia’s war machine could eventually turn against Germany.

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