Germany

Paris warns Berlin's long-range missile strategy could trigger Russian nuclear retaliation

France is pressing Germany to clarify how it would use long-range missiles in a conflict with Russia, warning that a lack of clarity could inadvertently draw Europe into nuclear war, the Financial Times reported, citing sources on Nov. 11.

11 November, 02:06 PM

Merz threatens to block EU budget over Ukraine aid, report says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would block approval of the EU’s next seven-year budget unless all member countries commit to financially supporting Ukraine in 2027 and beyond, the Financial Times reported on Nov. 9.

9 November, 07:57 PM

Poland beats Germany as top buyer of Ukrainian berries

Poland overtook Germany as the primary importer of Ukrainian frozen raspberries in August, purchasing 57% of all EU-bound exports, the Ukrainian Berries Association reported on Nov. 9.

9 November, 01:21 PM

Germany fears arms independence drive could strain US partnership

Germany's Defense Ministry has privately warned that moving too quickly to reduce the country's dependence on American weapons could jeopardize relations with Washington, according to internal briefing materials obtained by Politico.

6 November, 03:25 PM

Ukrainian citizen detained by German authorities in child homicide case

The Ukrainian Consulate in Munich confirmed that German authorities arrested a Ukrainian national accused of killing her son, Radio Liberty reported on November 4.

5 November, 10:04 AM

Russia’s return to hockey rattles major sponsors

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is facing a serious challenge over Russia’s possible return to international competition, The Athletic reported on Nov. 4.

5 November, 01:39 AM

Zelenskyy asks Germany to accelerate PAC-2 deliveries ahead of winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed accelerating German-made PAC-2 interceptor missile deliveries with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday, Nov. 4, citing a critical shortage of ammunition for Patriot air defense systems amid intensified Russian attacks.

4 November, 06:49 PM

Astana asks Russia to restore Druzhba pipeline shipments to Germany

Kazakhstan is awaiting a response from Russia to its request to resume oil exports to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said at a news conference in Astana on Nov. 4, Interfax reported.

4 November, 03:55 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin for high-level meetings with German leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on November 3 to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Bundestag President Julia Klöckner.

3 November, 01:18 PM

AfD’s platform includes abandoning Ukraine and closer ties with Trump

New policy papers drafted by the German far-right party AfD call for “deeper cooperation” with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Die Welt reported on Nov. 2.

2 November, 08:37 PM

Germany rules out Nord Stream 2 restart, calls Russia an unreliable partner

The German government is not considering bringing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline into operation, and its certification process remains suspended, according to a federal government response to an inquiry from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group, published by the Bundestag on Oct. 19.

27 October, 06:03 PM

Germany to finalize deal for Ukrainian-made Bars missiles in coming weeks

Germany is preparing to buy low-cost Bars cruise missiles developed in Ukraine, with a flight range of up to 1,000 kilometers, the Financial Times reported on Oct. 26.

26 October, 05:20 PM

Merz warns of threats from Moscow and radical forces

Germany faces serious threats from domestic extremist forces and external enemies, including Russia, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Oct. 24, according to DW.

25 October, 04:58 PM

German military for the first time recognizes 'significant' threat of sabotage by Russia

Germany's armed forces have for the first time rated the threat of Russian sabotage against military facilities and Bundeswehr personnel as "significant," the second-highest danger level, Tagesschau reported on Oct. 21, citing an internal assessment of the security situation that WDR and Süddeutsche Zeitung reviewed.

21 October, 07:07 PM

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

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