Germany

Ukraine and Germany expand production of "Linza" bomber drone – Defense Ministry Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics, together with Germany’s Quantum Systems, is expanding production of the "Linza" bomber drone under the Build with Ukraine initiative. 25.12.25 17:10 3 419 22 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Germany has transferred over €160 million to restore Ukraine’s energy system Germany has transferred over €160 million to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund for recovery after attacks by the Russian Federation. 25.12.25 09:17 444 6 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy

French, German and British embassies sing "Shchedryk" in Kyiv metro. VIDEO On Christmas Eve, employees of the British, German and French embassies sang "Shchedryk" in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukrainians. 24.12.25 18:59 4 091 18

Ukrainian man extradited from Switzerland has been arrested in Germany in connection with sabotage on railway, - Welt In Germany, a Ukrainian citizen who was extradited from Switzerland and accused of planning sabotage on the railway on behalf of Russia was taken into custody. 23.12.25 18:33 2 018 14 Previously in trend: Russia’s recruitment of Ukrainians for sabotage

Peace for Ukraine cannot be imposed by force, - German government Berlin insists that peace for Ukraine cannot be imposed by force. 23.12.25 14:55 1 084 12 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Defense Ministry explains what makes Zetros chassis special for Bohdana SPHs Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has outlined key features of the Zetros chassis on which the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 200 Bohdana  self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2026. 18.12.25 19:59 11 356 73 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Ukrainian weapons production

200 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers on Zetros chassis: Ukraine signs €750 million contract with Germany Ukraine is strengthening its defense cooperation with Germany. A number of new important agreements worth over €1.2 billion have been signed with German partners. 17.12.25 19:05 8 185 21 Previously in trend: Cooperation of Ukraine and Germany

Merz on possibility of sending German troops to Ukraine: There are questions that are not so easy to answer German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was unable to answer the question of whether Germany was prepared to send troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees after the end of the war. 17.12.25 16:14 793 10 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Germany will transfer large number of Sidewinder missiles from its stockpiles to Ukraine, - Pistorius Germany will transfer Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine to strengthen its air defense. They can be used from helicopters or fighter jets. 16.12.25 15:19 5 149 11 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany has transferred two Patriot systems and ninth IRIS-T system to Ukraine, - Pistorius Germany has delivered two Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, as promised in August, as well as a ninth IRIS-T system. 16.12.25 14:13 2 313 8 Previously in trend: Patriot for Ukraine

We will not recognise Donbas as Russian, either de jure or de facto, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on possible territorial concessions and the creation of a "buffer zone" in Donbas, emphasising Kyiv's principled position. He announced this during an online press conference.  16.12.25 08:56 9 292 69 Previously in trend: US peace plan Peace negotiations

Ukraine and Germany to jointly produce UAVs for Armed Forces of Ukraine, aiming for tens of thousands year Ukrainian-designed drones will be produced in Germany for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. German company Quantum Systems has set up a joint venture with Ukrainian drone manufacturer Frontline Robotics. 15.12.25 20:19 825 7 Previously in trend: Production of drones Drone industry

Germany to allocate billions of euros for Ukraine’s infrastructure, - Merz German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Berlin will continue to support Ukraine in the context of the war. 15.12.25 19:35 1 127 8 Previously in trend: US peace plan Peace negotiations

Witkoff reported "lot of progress" in negotiations between Ukrainian and American delegations US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced "a lot of progress" in negotiations with the Ukrainian delegation in Berlin and confirmed that another meeting will take place tomorrow. 15.12.25 07:55 6 092 54 Previously in trend: US peace plan Peace negotiations Peace plan

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that peace agreement on Ukraine is closer than ever Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is now closer than ever in the last four years and emphasised that the negotiation process is at a decisive stage. 15.12.25 09:27 3 294 51 Previously in trend: US peace plan Negotiations on ceasefire

Talks between Ukrainian and American delegations lasted five hours and will continue on 15 December (updated) Negotiations between delegations from Ukraine and the United States, which are taking place in Berlin, will continue on Monday, 15 December. Specific proposals under consideration are not being disclosed at this time. 15.12.25 08:21 7 496 31 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Zelenskyy has already arrived in Germany: We are counting on constructive negotiations with US. VIDEO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already arrived in Germany on an official visit. 14.12.25 14:51 1 354 24 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Stubb to visit Berlin for talks on Ukraine instead of travelling to US, - media Finnish President Alexander Stubb has canceled plans to visit the United States and is traveling to Germany, where he will take part in a discussion on Ukraine on Monday, December 15. 13.12.25 14:22 1 643 24 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Europe’s peace plan

Germany disagrees with certain elements of US National Security Strategy: Russia remains threat Germany agrees only with certain points of the US National Security Strategy, as it does not identify Russia as a threat. 08.12.25 15:10 1 187 19 Previously in trend: US National Security Strategy

Germany will additionally purchase weapons for Ukraine for $200 million within framework of PURL, - Wadephul Germany will continue to exert pressure on Russia and intensify it. 03.12.25 13:19 458 6 Previously in trend: PURL program

Germany gives Ukraine €170 million to strengthen its energy sector Germany will allocate an additional €170 million to Ukraine to strengthen its energy infrastructure ahead of winter. According to Censor.NET, this was announced by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. 30.11.25 19:50 993 38 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany expects "absolutely decisive action" from Ukraine in fight against corruption Germany expects decisive action from Ukraine in the fight against corruption, especially now that efforts are focused on finding ways to end Russia’s war. 28.11.25 15:39 1 291 19 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

German court remands Kuznetsov, suspect in "Nord Stream" bombing, in custody Serhii Kuznetsov, a Ukrainian suspected of sabotage on the "Nord Stream" gas pipeline, has been taken into custody in Germany. 28.11.25 15:29 1 954 39 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines

Italy to extradite Ukrainian suspected of undermining Nord Stream to Germany on Thursday On November 27, Italy will extradite Ukrainian citizen Serhiy Kuznetsov to Germany, whom German prosecutors suspect of involvement in the sabotage of the Russian Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. 27.11.25 13:47 957 6 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines

US "peace plan" is not final, - Wadephul German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, commenting on the US "peace plan" for Ukraine, noted that it is not a final plan. 21.11.25 11:54 2 496 25 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan

Germany will not build up drone stockpiles for war with Russia – Pistorius Germany will not build up stockpiles of drones as it prepares for a possible war with the Russian Federation, despite the fact that the war in Ukraine has demonstrated the importance of this type of weaponry. 17.11.25 09:21 51 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

NATO defense ministers to hold talks in Germany on European security and situation in Ukraine German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will hold talks with representatives of four NATO countries in Berlin on Friday, November 14. 14.11.25 12:11 478 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Germany scales up production and supplies Ukraine with drones similar to Russian "Lancet", - Defense Express The German company Helsing is ramping up production of the HX-2 combat drone and supplying it to Ukraine; successful tests and plans for serial production make this model a notable competitor in the tactical UAV market. 12.11.25 08:51 4 810 18 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Germany is studying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to prevent new Kremlin plans - Bundeswehr General Breuer Germany is analyzing the experience of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine to prevent Moscow from counting on a quick victory in possible future conflicts. 07.11.25 12:48 650 7 Previously in trend: Threat of Russian agression to EU

Russia is capable of limited attack on NATO "as soon as tomorrow", - Bundeswehr General Sollfranck Russia is capable of launching a limited attack on NATO territory at any moment, but the decision to act will depend on the behavior of its Western allies. 07.11.25 10:36 1 717 11 Previously in trend: Russia’s attack on NATO countries

AfD in Germany suspected of spying for Russia - Der Spiegel AfD MPs have systematically sent numerous parliamentary inquiries to the German government concerning details of military transport, countering drones, cyber defense, and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. 06.11.25 08:04 4 676 30 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine by €3 billion in 2026, - Handelsblatt The German government plans to significantly increase financial aid to Ukraine. 04.11.25 15:35 485 5 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

German CDU Secretary General Linnemann: "I find it unacceptable that so many young people are coming to us." The secretary general of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany's ruling party, Carsten Linnemann, has expressed dissatisfaction with the growing number of young Ukrainian men coming to Germany. 03.11.25 14:41 30 064 42 Previously in trend: refugees in Germany Going abroad under age of 25

Almost 100,000 men aged 18 to 22 have left Ukraine in last two months, - Telegraph Almost 100,000 Ukrainian men aged 18-22 left Ukraine after travel restrictions were eased. 30.10.25 09:01 26 965 315 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Berlin on Lavrov’s proposal to provide NATO security guarantees: Russia must end war Germany will not comment on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement about Moscow's alleged readiness to provide NATO and EU countries with "security guarantees" of non-aggression. 29.10.25 17:17 2 856 18 Previously in trend: Russia’s attack on NATO countries

US gives Germany six-month deadline for Rosneft assets - Bloomberg Washington has given Germany six months to resolve the issue of Russian company Rosneft's assets belonging to German subsidiaries. 28.10.25 14:52 1 752 1 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia

Italian court confirms extradition of Ukrainian to Germany in Nord Stream explosions case The Bologna Court of Appeals upheld the decision to extradite Ukrainian citizen Serhii Kuznetsov to Germany, who is suspected of involvement in the bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. 27.10.25 14:14 2 431 15 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines

Zelenskyy asks Merz to provide more weapons – Politico President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with "specific requests" for assistance in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities. 24.10.25 19:45 1 644 11 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany contributes €60 million to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund – Svyrydenko Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko met with Germany’s Minister for Energy, Katrin Reiche, to discuss Ukraine’s preparations for winter and efforts to strengthen its energy resilience. 24.10.25 15:19 322 3 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy

Berlin wants to remove Rosneft’s German unit from US sanctions - Reuters Berlin wants exemption from US sanctions on the German business of oil company Rosneft. 24.10.25 09:16 4 215 41 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia

Bavarian PM calls to reduce entry of young Ukrainians to Germany Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder has called for restrictions on the entry of young Ukrainian men to Germany. He urged the EU to pressure Kyiv to revise its travel regulations. According to Censor.NET, citing ntv, Söder said: 23.10.25 22:48 8 855 136 Previously in trend: Return of refugees Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Germany records rise in arrivals of Ukrainian men aged 18–22 – media Germany is witnessing an influx of young men from Ukraine aged 18 to 22. 22.10.25 21:16 6 180 68 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Restoring conscription would send a deterrent signal to Russia – Pistorius German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes that conscription of young men will be a deterrent to Russia. 19.10.25 09:57 3 202 36 Previously in trend: Mandatory military conscription in European countries

Germany allocates €400 million for drones for Ukraine, - Pistorius Germany is providing 400 million euros for the purchase of long-range drones for Ukraine under the "Ramstein" format. 16.10.25 08:45 1 175 8 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany will reinforce NATO’s eastern flank with additional troops - Pistorius Germany will further strengthen the defense of NATO's eastern flank with military personnel and various systems. 15.10.25 17:13 538 0 Previously in trend: Defense of the eastern flank

Number of Ukrainians aged 18–22 in Germany rises tenfold after easing of travel restrictions – Die Welt After Ukraine allowed men aged 18 to 22 to travel abroad, the number of young Ukrainians arriving in Germany to seek protection has increased tenfold. 15.10.25 16:59 3 406 25 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

If Russia and Putin decide to test Germany’s borders, we will react decisively - Pistorius German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said his country will "react decisively" if Russia tries to test Germany's borders. 15.10.25 15:10 1 045 17 Previously in trend: Germany is getting ready to Russian attack Drones over Germany

Zelenskyy thanks Merz for decision to supply Ukraine with two additional Patriot systems President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday, October 10. 10.10.25 22:18 1 813 23 Previously in trend: Conversation between Zelenskyy and Merz