Germany

Bundeswehr admits Germany was slow to realize scale of Russian hybrid attacks

Germany was late to realize the true scale of Russian hybrid attacks, but its leadership and security structures are increasingly drawing public attention to the threat, Colonel Sönke Marahrens said, Ukrinform reported on June 10.

10 June, 01:20 PM

Czech-led ammunition initiative to continue; Germany commits $346 million

Czechia will continue coordinating its long-standing program to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine, Czech Defense Minister Jaromír Zuna said on June 9 after meeting with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius.

10 June, 04:28 AM

Pentagon may cancel Tomahawk sale to Germany to placate Moscow

The Pentagon is likely to cancel the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany, unnamed Western officials told Politico on June 4, citing concerns that Moscow would view the transfer as an escalation.

5 June, 01:37 AM

Germany misses U.N. Security Council seat for first time in major blow to Merz

Germany failed to secure a seat on the U.N. Security Council in a June 3 vote at the U.N. General Assembly, a result Politico described as a “serious diplomatic defeat” for Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

4 June, 11:19 AM

Europe eyes Russia talks as Ukraine war diplomacy inches toward a new phase

A “window for dialogue” between Europe and Russia over the war in Ukraine is “slowly opening,” a German government official said on June 3, Reuters reported.

3 June, 04:48 PM

Czech private operator to launch train from Germany to border with Ukraine

Czech private rail and bus operator Leo Express will launch what it says is one of Europe’s longest direct train routes on June 25, linking central Germany with the Polish city of Przemysl near the Ukrainian border.

3 June, 01:05 PM

Most Germans see no political gain in replacing Merz

Most Germans do not believe the CDU/CSU conservative bloc would perform better in opinion polls if Chancellor Friedrich Merz were replaced by someone else, according to a new survey conducted by Forsa for RTL and Stern on May 28 and 29 and reported by dpa.

1 June, 01:34 PM

What is known about France’s nuclear umbrella plan for Germany

Germany is among nine European countries that have been offered French nuclear protection, according to a report by Der Spiegel detailing growing cooperation between Berlin and Paris on nuclear deterrence on May 30.

30 May, 10:57 PM

German chancellor reacts after Russian strike damages ARD office

Friedrich Merz condemned Russia’s overnight attack on civilian targets in Ukraine on May 24, calling for continued support for Kyiv.

24 May, 10:04 PM

Zelenskyy turns to Europe as U.S. role in Russia talks weakens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the United Kingdom, France and Germany to revive the E3 format and use it to advance peace talks, The Telegraph reported on May 19.

20 May, 10:19 AM

German company allegedly supplied EU technology to Russia despite sanctions

German intelligence agencies have concluded a four-year investigation into a scheme that allegedly allowed a Russian company to acquire technology through Germany that could be used for military purposes, Politico reported on May 18.

18 May, 07:04 PM

Spain extradites Ukrainian spy suspect to Germany in Russia-linked drone case

Germany’s Federal Court of Justice ordered the arrest of a Ukrainian citizen suspected of spying for Russia after his extradition from Spain, German prosecutors said on May 15.

15 May, 05:36 PM

German military chief warns Russia could attack NATO before 2029

Russia could be ready to attack NATO territory as soon as 2029 — and possibly earlier, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer said in an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung.

15 May, 02:22 PM

Ukraine downs 90% of Russian drones, 80% of cruise missiles, DM Fedorov says

Ukraine is now intercepting roughly 90% of Russian drones and nearly 80% of cruise missiles, but ballistic missiles remain a critical challenge, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on May 12 after German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv.

12 May, 12:52 PM

Ukraine rejects Schröder role in Russia talks

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder lacks “legitimacy” to serve as a mediator in potential EU–Russia talks, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, told Spiegel on May 11.

12 May, 12:27 AM

German defense minister arrives in Kyiv for talks on expanding arms cooperation

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Monday, May 11, for talks focused on expanding defense industry cooperation with Ukraine, the DPA news agency reported, according to Suspilne.

11 May, 09:57 AM

Ukraine to receive energy equipment meant for Nord Stream pipeline - photo

Germany will send Ukraine a decommissioned gas power plant meant for the Nord Stream pipeline, the Welt wrote on May 4.

5 May, 01:31 PM

Merz urges Iran to end Hormuz blockade and nuclear ambitions

Iran must stop holding the region and the world “hostage,” return to negotiations, end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and abandon attempts to obtain nuclear weapons, following fresh Iranian drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a post on X on May 4.

5 May, 12:05 PM

U.S. begins withdrawing 5,000 troops from Grafenwoehr base in Germany

The United States has begun withdrawing about 5,000 troops from the Grafenwoehr training area in Germany, German tabloid Bild reported on May 4.

4 May, 07:01 PM

Berlin curbs pro-Kremlin symbols at Soviet memorials on May 8 and 9

Berlin will ban the display of Russian and Belarusian flags, the Soviet flag and military uniforms bearing the letters Z and V — symbols of Russian aggression against Ukraine — near Soviet memorials on May 8 and 9, German newspaper Berliner Morgenpost reported on May 4, citing local police.

4 May, 06:47 PM

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