Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Steinmeier emerges as possible German mediator in EU-Russia talks

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder coordinate talks between the EU and Russia on a peace deal, but another name has also reportedly emerged — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Spiegel reported on May 10, citing its own sources.

11 May, 10:32 AM

German Chancellor Merz vows to block Nord Stream 2 and outlines five agreements with Zelenskyy

Germany will work to weaken "Moscow's war machine" and prevent Nord Stream 2 from operating, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on May 28.

28 May 2025, 06:09 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin to meet with Merz

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed at Berlin Schönefeld Airport, Bild reported on May 28.

28 May 2025, 01:52 PM

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

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

Germany unlocks $3.24 billion in military support for Ukraine with new law

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier signed a law on March 22, 2025, allocating significant investments in defense, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, including 3 billion euros ($3.24 billion) in military aid for Ukraine, NTV reports on March 22.

22 March 2025, 10:39 PM

Frank-Walter Steinmeier