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German general: Russia failed all goals in Ukraine

Brig. Gen. Joachim Kaschke, head of a special staff on Ukraine at Germany’s Defense Ministry, said that Russia has failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives in the four years of its full-scale war against Ukraine.

23 April, 08:27 PM

New German reservists’ chief urges age cap be raised to 70

Germany’s new president of the Reservists’ Association, Bastian Ernst, called for raising the maximum age for reservists from 65 to 70 to strengthen the country’s defense, Spiegel reported on April 21.

21 April, 01:42 PM

Global demand for Ukrainian defense technology surges - Pistorius

There is a high global demand for Ukrainian defense technologies, which has a significant impact on European innovation, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said at a speech at the Hannover Messe on April 20, Ukrinform reported.

21 April, 12:11 PM

Russia detains German woman with explosives, claims Ukraine link

A 57-year-old German citizen was detained in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai, carrying an IED in her backpack, Russia’s FSB announced on April 20.

20 April, 11:07 PM

Germany and France push ‘shadow’ EU status for Ukraine, stopping short of membership

Germany and France are pushing to give Ukraine a symbolic new status on its path to European Union membership, according to separate documents reviewed by the Financial Times.

20 April, 09:38 PM

Fewer Ukrainians seeking asylum push Germany out of EU’s top spot

Germany received far fewer asylum applications in the first three months of 2026, including from Ukrainians, Deutsche Welle reported, citing a confidential European Commission report.

20 April, 07:58 PM

Zelenskyy undecided on running for office post-war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not yet sure whether he will run for president again after the war, he told German broadcaster ZDF on April 14.

16 April, 03:31 AM

Over $6.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine agreed at Ramstein meeting, minister says

At the latest Ukraine Defense Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein format) meeting, partners announced new aid packages focused on air defense and UAVs, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 15.

16 April, 01:10 AM

Germany to fund hundreds of Patriot missiles for Ukraine in €4 billion package

Germany has agreed to finance a €4 billion ($4.7 billion) defense package for Ukraine that will significantly strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said after negotiations with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on April 14.

14 April, 08:15 PM

Germany supports Ukraine’s efforts to limit men’s exit and ease returns — Merz

Berlin supports Ukraine’s efforts to restrict the departure of military-age men to European Union countries and wants to help facilitate the return of Ukrainians who have found refuge in Germany, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 14.

14 April, 07:45 PM

Ukraine, Germany coordinate ahead of Ramstein meeting

Ukraine and Germany have agreed on mutual priorities ahead of the next the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting set for April 15, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 10.

11 April, 02:38 AM

Rutte: Ukraine unlikely to join NATO anytime soon

The question of Ukraine joining NATO is unlikely to be resolved soon because there is no political consensus among alliance members, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on April 9.

10 April, 12:46 AM

German firm readies first batch of Linza drones for Ukraine

The first batch of Linza tactical drones is ready to be sent to Ukraine, German company Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) announced in a press release on April 1.

2 April, 08:20 AM

Ukrainian arrested in Germany for espionage

German authorities have arrested a Ukrainian national on suspicion of spying on Ukrainian military personnel for Russian intelligence, the federal prosecutor’s office said on March 30.

30 March, 09:52 PM

German officials targeted in Signal phishing attacks, traces point to Russia

A series of attacks targeting Signal users, including journalists, politicians and security officials, has been observed in Germany in recent weeks, investigative outlet CORRECTIV reported on March 24.

24 March, 07:42 PM

Nord Stream sabotage suspect Kuznietsov hit with 'exotic' lawsuit over gas price hike

A civil lawsuit has been filed against Ukrainian national Serhiy Kuznietsov — a suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage — by a German pensioner, claiming the attack drove up his monthly gas bills, Kuznietsov's lawyer, Mykola Katerynchuk, told news outlet Babel on March 23.

23 March, 07:53 PM

Germany to fund 15,000 STRILA interceptor drones for Ukraine’s National Guard

Germany will finance the production of 15,000 Ukrainian-made STRILA interceptor drones for the National Guard of Ukraine, the German Embassy in Ukraine said on March 23.

23 March, 04:53 PM

Germany eases arms exports to Ukraine and Persian Gulf countries

Germany’s federal government has temporarily eased export procedures for air and naval defense military equipment, the Economy Ministry announced on March 20.

20 March, 10:35 PM

Italy, Germany, France delay Hormuz action until after ceasefire

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Netherlands are prepared to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Euractiv reported on March 20.

20 March, 11:18 AM

Syrian teenager suspected of fatally beating Ukrainian woman in Germany

A 17-year-old Syrian citizen was taken into custody in Mannheim, Germany, on suspicion of murdering his 19-year-old Ukrainian partner, the Mannheim prosecutor's office announced, Bild reported on March 17.

18 March, 09:21 AM

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