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Polish PM opposes extraditing Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Extraditing Ukrainian national Volodymyr Zhuravlyov to Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions “is not in Poland’s interest,” Polish PM Donald Tusk said on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 11:51 PM

Merz accuses Putin of hybrid war against Germany, recounts clash with Orbán

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Russian dictator Vladimir Putin of waging a hybrid war against Germany and seeking to overturn Europe’s political order, while also recounting a sharp dispute with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, DW reported on Oct. 6 during Pinar Atalay’s talk show.

7 October 2025, 11:11 AM

Poland sees protests over possible extradition of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Protesters gathered outside a Polish court where the case of Ukrainian national Volodymyr Z., suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream explosions, is being heard, demanding that he not be extradited to Germany, RMF24 reported on Oct. 6.

6 October 2025, 04:06 PM

Ukrainian woman says husband accused of Nord Stream blast was home in Poland

Yuliana Z., the wife of Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Z., who has been accused of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, has denied the allegations, telling Poland’s Radio Zet that her husband was arrested while getting ready for work, Onet reported on Oct. 5.

5 October 2025, 07:10 PM

Germany probes suspected link between Russia’s shadow fleet and drones spotted over the country

German investigators are examining a possible link between a suspicious Russian cargo ship and drones spotted over Schleswig-Holstein in late September, Spiegel reported on Oct. 2.

3 October 2025, 03:06 PM

Drones shut Germany’s Munich airport overnight

Munich Airport was forced to suspend operations for nearly seven hours overnight after several unidentified drones were spotted nearby, BBC reported early on Oct. 3.

3 October 2025, 08:27 AM

Merz declares Germany no longer lives in peace amid rising infrastructure and cyberattacks

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said rising attacks on infrastructure and data networks mean Germany can no longer be considered at peace, speaking at the Schwarz Ecosystem Summit in Berlin, Handelsblatt reported on Sept. 27.

27 September 2025, 11:48 AM

MBDA plans to launch Patriot missile production at new plant in Germany

European defense company MBDA plans to expand production of Patriot air defense missiles at a new plant in Germany if orders surpass a certain threshold, Reuters reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 12:56 PM

Germany floats offering Ukraine $163 billion loan

The EU should offer Ukraine an interest-free loan of nearly EUR140 billion ($163 billion), to be repaid only after Russia agrees to war reparations, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrote in an opinion piece for the Financial Times on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 08:40 PM

Far-right German party leader shocks own faction with criticism of Putin

Alice Weidel, co-chair of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, publicly criticized Russian dictator Vladimir Putin during a Bundestag debate — a move that reportedly stunned even members of her own faction — Bild reported on Sept. 24.

25 September 2025, 11:10 AM

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

Poland refuses to extradite Russian GRU agent behind 2024 parcel attacks

Poland has declined to extradite a man suspected of coordinating incendiary parcel attacks in several European airports to Russia, despite Moscow claiming the individual is wanted by Russian authorities, Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza reported on Sept. 22.

22 September 2025, 08:47 PM

Italy approves extradition of Ukrainian to Germany over Nord Stream blasts

An Italian court has ruled to extradite Ukrainian Serhiy Kuznetsov to Germany on suspicion of coordinating the 2022 Nord Stream blasts, ANSA reported on Sept. 16.

16 September 2025, 10:00 PM

Germany seeks tougher visa rules in EU sanctions

As part of the EU’s plans for a new sanctions package against Russia, Germany’s government is pushing for tighter visa rules for entry into the Schengen area, Tagesschau reported on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 03:43 PM

Germany eyes army doubling to counter Russian threat

Germany's army is gearing up for a potential Russian attack and aims to substantially increase its personnel, as outlined in a confidential document issued by Army Commander Alfons Mais and reviewed by Reuters on Sept. 11.

12 September 2025, 02:10 PM

German defense committee chief pushes NATO drone shoot-downs over Ukraine

Thomas Röwekamp, head of the Bundestag's defense committee, called on NATO to shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine, Der Spiegel reported on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 01:34 PM

Rheinmetall to build ammunition plant in Ukraine, defense minister says

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall AG plans to build a new ammunition plant in a “safe region” of Ukraine, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sept. 11.

12 September 2025, 12:20 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

Rheinmetall to produce Skyranger anti-drone systems for Ukraine

German defense company Rheinmetall will produce Skyranger mobile anti-drone systems for Ukraine, with the first deliveries set to begin this year, CEO Armin Papperger told ZDF on Sept. 9.

9 September 2025, 05:00 PM

Russia’s appetites extend far beyond Ukraine—Merz

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s “imperialist plan” includes subjugating swathes of Europe beyond Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sept. 8.

8 September 2025, 10:41 PM

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