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Zelenskyy to meet Merz, Steinmeier in Berlin on May 28

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin on May 28 to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss technical negotiations with Russia, new EU sanctions, and military aid, Spiegel reports.

26 May 2025, 08:55 PM

No signs of quick end to Ukraine war — Germany’s Merz

There is little to suggest that the Russo–Ukrainian war could end soon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 21.

21 May 2025, 11:42 PM

EU sanctions German couple for anti-Ukrainian activism

The European Union imposed sanctions against Elena Kolbasnikova and her husband Max Schlund—pro-Russian influence agents living in Germany—Reuters reported on May 20.

21 May 2025, 02:11 AM

German president Steinmeier rejects Moscow’s ‘historical lies’ about Ukraine

German President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier accused Russia of spreading “historical lies” by describing its invasion of Ukraine as a continuation of the fight against fascism, German outlet Tagesspiegel reported on May 8.

9 May 2025, 01:57 AM

Two German MEPs plan to attend May 9 parade in Moscow

Two German members of the European Parliament representing the left-populist party Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) will attend the May 9 military parade in Moscow and then travel to Kyiv, German broadcaster DW reported on May 7.

8 May 2025, 02:09 AM

Ammunition and AA in Germany’s new aid package for Ukraine

Germany has delivered a new military aid package to Ukraine that includes ammunition, anti-air missiles, small arms, and demining equipment, Berlin announced on May 7.

7 May 2025, 10:36 PM

Russia constructs life-size Reichstag for Victory Day propaganda

In Russia and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, propagandists are actively preparing for Victory Day. They are decorating cities with tricolor symbols, preparing parades and performances, Russian media and Telegram channels reported on May 2.

5 May 2025, 04:25 PM

German defense minister still skeptical about arming Ukraine with Taurus missiles

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed doubts about the possibility of providing Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles at a Social Democratic Party event in Hanover, according to German broadcaster Tagesschau on April 15.

15 April 2025, 11:41 PM

Ukrainian boy Artem sings with Twenty One Pilots at a concert in Berlin

The American band Twenty One Pilots invited a Ukrainian boy named Artem to join them on stage during their concert in Berlin on April 8.

11 April 2025, 04:49 PM

Germany's CDU and SPD reach coalition agreement, poised to form government

Germany’s Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have reached a coalition agreement, German broadcaster NTV reported on April 8, citing parliamentary sources.

9 April 2025, 01:27 AM

Zelenskyy expects new German government to approve Taurus shipments

Kyiv hopes that the incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will greenlight the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to the Ukrainian military—something the current government in Berlin refused to do, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 1.

2 April 2025, 12:45 AM

$3.3 billion in Ukraine aid unlocked after Germany repeals constitutional fiscal brake

Friedrich Merz, likely to be Germany’s next Chancellor, said that Berlin might approve EUR3 billion ($3.3 billion) in additional assistance to Ukraine by March 21, German news agency DPA reported on March 18.

18 March 2025, 09:54 PM

Scholz denies plans to visit Moscow

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied claims by opposition politicians that he plans to visit Russia for a work trip soon, German newspaper Bild reported on Jan. 6.

6 January 2025, 08:48 PM

No concrete plan yet to deploy Western troops to Ukraine — Berlin

Germany could play a role in enforcing a future ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, although the specifics of a potential peacekeeping mission remain unclear, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 11:14 PM

German opposition leader Merz to visit Kyiv

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for German Chancellorship, will visit Ukraine in the coming days, Merz announced on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 11:26 PM

Majority of Ukrainians in Germany no longer intend to return home

About 65% of Ukrainian refugees who ended up in Germany do not plan to return to Ukraine, Mark Seibert, head of the Federal Office for Refugee Affairs, told Deutsche Presse-Agentur news agency on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 09:12 PM

German SPD members urge Scholz to drop out before snap elections

Members of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) have urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz not to run for a second term to "avoid losing snap elections," which are likely to take place in March 2025.

11 November 2024, 09:13 PM

Croatia to send M-84 tanks and M-80 IFVs to Ukraine

Croatia will transfer 30 M-84 tanks and 30 M-80 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine after Germany agreed to sell Leopard 2A8 tanks to the Croatian military at a discount, Croatian Defense Ministry announced on Oct. 28.

28 October 2024, 10:18 PM

Biden to focus on Ukraine during Berlin visit

U.S. President Joe Biden will focus on Western support for Ukraine during his upcoming visit to Germany, ABC News reported on Oct. 17, citing a senior White House source. The president will arrive in Berlin on Oct. 18.

18 October 2024, 12:22 AM

Germany delivers 8 Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Berlin has delivered another batch of military aid to Ukraine, including eight Leopard 1A5 tanks, 20 Marder IFVs, and six PzH 2000 howitzers, the German government announced on Oct. 17.

17 October 2024, 10:14 PM

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