Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (C-L) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C-R) arrive to visit damaged building of the Ukrainian Academy of Science in Kyiv on October 4, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Germany's chancellor arrived in Ukraine's capital on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP via Getty Images)