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German publisher pulls love story set in occupied Kherson after backlash

The German publishing house Molino has shelved the release of the novel Who I Am When You See Me – a fictional love story between a Ukrainian woman and a Russian soldier in occupied Kherson – following a wave of public criticism, company head Matthias Slunitschek told dpa on October 17.

19 October, 01:51 PM

German police investigate security fence breach at Leipzig airport linked to alleged Russian terror plot

A security fence near a runway at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport was breached on the evening of Oct. 17, prompting a temporary shutdown of the airport's northern section, Bild reported, citing police.

18 October, 02:43 PM

German foreign minister ties Trump’s anti-Ukraine turn to U.S. elections

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said sharp criticism by President Donald Trump of Ukraine’s leadership was linked to the U.S. midterm elections, Reuters reported on Oct. 16.

17 October, 01:29 AM

Germany buys 1,600 tons of Ukrainian pasta in Q1, leading UK and Moldova

Germany imported 1,600 metric tons of Ukrainian pasta and couscous to become Ukraine’s top buyer in July–September, the Union Millers of Ukraine reported on Oct. 16.

16 October, 11:35 AM

Saxony-Anhalt votes to end arms supplies to Ukraine and lift Russia sanctions

The parliament of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Oct. 14 adopted a resolution calling for an end to military and financial aid to Ukraine and the lifting of economic sanctions against Russia.

14 October, 08:26 PM

Europe will not follow U.S. in lifting Russia sanctions, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Oct. 12, criticized President Donald Trump’s deal to purchase Russian diesel fuel and said Europe will only tighten sanctions on Moscow.

13 October, 02:18 AM

Germany expects Washington to remain reliable Ukraine weapons partner despite reported threats

Germany expects the United States to remain a reliable partner in supplying American weapons to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism, German Minister of State for Europe Gunther Krichbaum said on Oct. 12 ahead of an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Ukrinform reported.

12 October, 05:25 PM

Russian satellites shadow Ukraine-linked ICEYE spacecraft, German general warns

Russian military satellites maneuvered near a spacecraft operated by Finnish company ICEYE, which supplies intelligence imagery to Ukraine, demonstrating capabilities that could threaten SpaceX's Starlink network, Germany's space commander Maj. Gen. Michael Traut told Reuters on Oct. 9.

12 October, 02:15 AM

Ukraine ships 7,400 tons of frozen raspberries to Europe

Ukraine exported 7,400 tons of frozen raspberries worth €29.9 million between June and July 2026, according to the Ukrainian Berries Association.

9 October, 12:01 PM

GRU colonel and Belarusian citizens behind Leipzig airport drone incident, report says

The August attempt to hit Ukrainian cargo planes at the Leipzig/Halle Airport with drones was coordinated by Russia’s military intelligence (GRU), according to a joint investigation published by Der Spiegel and The Insider on Oct. 8.

9 October, 03:09 AM

Former German chancellor Schröder finds new gig in Moscow

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who was recently appointed to the supervisory board of Globus’ hypermarket chain in Russia, visited one of the company’s Moscow stores on Oct. 7.

8 October, 02:17 AM

Poll finds 58% of Germans support Chancellor Friedrich Merz stepping down

More than half of Germans, 58%, said they would support Chancellor Friedrich Merz stepping down, according to a poll by German magazine Spiegel.

7 October, 02:10 PM

Slovakia’s defense chief rejects Russia threat assessment from Germany

Slovak rejection of German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s view that Russia poses the greatest threat to the freedom of European countries came from Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák during a JOJ24 debate with former ambassador to NATO Tomáš Valášek of the opposition Progressive Slovakia party on Oct. 6.

7 October, 11:35 AM

German minister: Putin has plans beyond Ukraine

Russian plans for European hegemony include Georgia, Moldova, and the Baltic states, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Oct. 6.

6 October, 11:37 PM

AfD politician becomes first party member to lead a German state parliament

Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament elected AfD politician Tobias Rausch as its president, making him the first member of the party to lead a state parliament in Germany, ntv reported on Oct. 6.

6 October, 06:32 PM

Former German spy chief August Hanning detained on espionage, treason suspicions

Former Federal Intelligence Service (BND) chief August Hanning has been detained in Germany on suspicion of espionage and passing state secrets, The Guardian reported on Oct. 6.

6 October, 03:57 PM

German VNG seeks 15-to-20-year gas deal with Azerbaijan to replace Russian supply

German energy firm VNG AG is seeking 15-to-20-year gas import contracts with Azerbaijan, company executive Oliver Gill announced on Oct. 6.

6 October, 02:33 PM

Putin has new 'victory plan,' but West can use three tools to help Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has changed his "victory plan" in the war against Ukraine, betting on air strikes across the country. However, Kyiv's allies have three key tools that could help counter this strategy, according to an article in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) on Oct. 2 about Putin's change of tactics amid a stalled Russian offensive and heavy losses in Russia's army.

5 October, 07:10 PM

Germany could be pulled into armed conflict with Russia – BND chief

Germany risks being drawn into a violent conflict as Russia intensifies an increasingly aggressive “shadow war” against European democracies, BND chief Martin Jäger warned, Reuters reported on Oct. 5.

5 October, 05:39 PM

German BSW lawmaker plans cross-party political trip to Belarus, Russia

Sven Hornauf, a German politician from the left-wing populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, is planning a cross-party delegation trip by bus to Belarus in November, an initiative he disclosed during an October 3 interview with regional newspaper Märkische Oderzeitung that was subsequently picked up by major national outlets including Die Welt.

5 October, 11:34 AM

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