Why is Merz doubling down on support for Ukraine? | DW News

The brief

As Ukraine prepares for a fifth winter of war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced fresh military and energy support during a visit to Kyiv. The package includes funding for drones, satellite technology and repairs to Ukraine's battered power grid, as Russia continues its campaign against critical infrastructure. So how significant is Germany's latest commitment, and what difference could it make in the mo…