Boris Pistorius

German officials accuse AfD of systematically sharing military secrets with Russia — Spiegel

Senior German officials have accused the far-right AfD party of abusing its powers to collect and possibly pass secret information about the country’s military capabilities and critical infrastructure to Russia, Der Spiegel reported on Nov. 6.

6 November 2025, 11:34 AM

Young Germans reject Bundeswehr’s draft plan

Debates in Germany are intensifying over how to address the shortage of military personnel amid plans to recruit up to 80,000 additional soldiers to meet NATO’s target of 260,000 active personnel by 2035, The Times reported on Nov. 3.

4 November 2025, 10:53 AM

Germany announces more than $2.3 billion in new aid for Ukraine

Germany will provide over EUR2 billion ($2.33 billion) in additional military assistance to Ukraine, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced after a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on Oct. 15.

15 October 2025, 08:45 PM

Germany weighs lottery system for military draft

Germany’s governing coalition is considering introducing a lottery-based system for military conscription if the armed forces fail to attract enough volunteers, Der Spiegel reported on Oct. 14.

15 October 2025, 09:35 AM

Germany to deliver two more Patriot systems to Ukraine by late 2025

Germany will deliver two more modern Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine by the end of 2025 with support from Norway, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said at the Warsaw Security Forum, Ukrinform reported on Sept. 29.

29 September 2025, 06:45 PM

Russian jet flies over German Navy frigate in Baltic — Defense Minister

A Russian military aircraft flew over a German Navy frigate in the Baltic Sea, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, Tagesspiegel media outlet wrote on Sept. 24.

25 September 2025, 09:54 AM

More German Patriot launchers arrive in Ukraine

Germany has delivered the first launchers from two Patriot air defense systems it pledged to give Ukraine this year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sept. 9.

9 September 2025, 08:34 PM

Berlin rushes two more Partiot launches to Ukraine

Berlin will send two more Patriot launchers to Ukraine in the coming days to bolster its air defense capabilities against escalating Russian drone and missile attacks, the German Defense Ministry announced on Aug. 1.

1 August 2025, 02:19 PM

Trump’s Patriot pledge to Ukraine delayed until spring 2026 — Spiegel

Patriot air defense systems promised to Ukraine by U.S. President Donald Trump won’t arrive before spring 2026, German outlet Spiegel reported on July 23, citing sources familiar with the plan.

23 July 2025, 07:50 PM

UK and Germany to send 220,000 Gepard shells and UAV funds to Ukraine

The United Kingdom and Germany announced a joint defense initiative to supply Ukraine with 220,000 35mm shells for Gepard air-defense systems and funding for drones, according to the countries' defense ministers at the 29th Ramstein-format meeting on July 21.

22 July 2025, 12:37 AM

Berlin, Washington near deal to send Patriots to Ukraine

A decision about sending two U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv will be made by Berlin and Washington within days or weeks, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on July 14 after talks with his American counterpart Pete Hegseth, Reuters reported.

15 July 2025, 06:21 AM

Germany definitively rules out supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine — Pistorius

Germany will not supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, despite increasing threats and repeated requests from Kyiv, Defense Miinister Boris Pistorius said in an interview with Financial Times on July 13.

14 July 2025, 09:01 AM

Berlin eyes Patriots deal with U.S. for Ukraine

Berlin is in talks with Washington to buy two U.S.-made Patriot air defense batteries and interceptors for Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told the Financial Times on July 13.

14 July 2025, 08:55 AM

Berlin boosts Arctic patrols to counter Russian military buildup

Germany will send naval ships to the Arctic to counter increasing Russian military activity in the region, The Telegraph reported on June 30.

1 July 2025, 09:00 AM

Estonia ready to host NATO nuclear-capable fighter jets

Estonia is prepared to host allied fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on June 27, according to public broadcaster ERR.

27 June 2025, 01:29 PM

Europe working to keep U.S. engaged in Ukraine defense — Pistorius

Europe is working to maintain U.S. attention and commitment to defending Ukraine against Russian aggression, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on June 25, as quoted by The Independent.

25 June 2025, 04:44 PM

UK government is preparing for the possibility of an attack from Russia or Iran, according to security strategy reports

The UK government is preparing for the possibility of an attack on its territory by Russia or Iran, according to the government's National Security Strategy, updated on June 25.

25 June 2025, 11:00 AM

Ukraine secures three-year Iris-T air defense supply from Germany

Ukraine has secured a three-year agreement with Germany for the supply of Iris-T air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 12, according to the Ukrinform news agency.

12 June 2025, 07:55 PM

Germany not considering Taurus missile supplies to Ukraine — DM Pistorius

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said his country is not currently considering supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, he stated at a briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 06:56 PM

German Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv for talks

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv to discuss the situation in Ukraine and additional military aid, the DPA agency reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 11:40 AM

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