Germany

US, German leaders discuss North Korean security challenge, - Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel talked the "urgent security challenge" posed by North Korea in a phone conversationon they held Monday. 24.04.17 23:16 8 079 39 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany calls for immediate probe into Syria gas attack German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged gas attack carried out by the Syrian regime on the town of Khan Sheikhoun. 09.04.17 16:50 12 713 100 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Germany rejects Trump's calls to increase spending on defense Calls by the U.S. President Donald Trump for Germany and other NATO partners to increase spending on defense have been rejected by Germany. 01.04.17 12:58 14 974 129 World

Paris, Berlin regret over Russia's refusal to attend Normandy talks, - French Foreign Ministry France and Germany regret over Russia's refusal to participate in the meeting of representatives of the foreign ministries of the Normandy format countries (Ukraine, Germany, France, Russia), which was held in Paris on Friday. 24.03.17 21:35 38 461 90 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"There is no debt account at NATO," - German Defense Minister on Trump's remarks German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Germany owes NATO and the United States "vast sums" of money for defense. 19.03.17 16:47 19 000 95 World

"Germany owes vast sums of money to NATO & United States," - Trump Germany owes vast sums of money to NATO & the United States for the powerful, and very expensive, defense. 18.03.17 17:57 41 687 282 Economics

Russia seeks to destabilize Europe, should be confronted from position of strength, - Merkel ally Germany should increase its defense spending to meet NATO's 2 percent of GDP target, including in order to be able together with its allies to confront Russia from a position of strength. 26.02.17 11:40 35 912 103 World

Steinmeier elected new president of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will take office on March 18. 12.02.17 16:27 48 236 96 World

Reichel's statement on Donbas at odds with official German position, - Bundestag member Wellmann The possibility of local elections in the occupied Donbas in the presence of Russian troops, as stated by Ambassador of Germany in Ukraine Ernst Reichel, is not in line with the official position of Germany. 13.02.17 10:32 26 632 118 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Elections in Donbas possible only after Russian troops withdraw, - Foreign Ministry of Ukraine Ukraine's clear and consistent position suggests that local elections in the Donbas may take place only after Russia's military withdraw from its territory and security measures are taken for them to comply with OSCE standards and Ukrainian legislation. 09.02.17 16:45 5 614 28 Ukrainian Politics

Such behavior of lawmaker totally inadmissible, - President Poroshenko condemns MP Honcharenko's actions outside German embassy President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko deems unacceptable damaging of the Berlin Wall fragment outside German Embassy in Kyiv by Poroshenko Bloc parliamentary faction member Oleksii Honcharenko. 09.02.17 16:11 39 471 103 Incidents

MP Honcharenko's defacing of fragment of Berlin Wall "wholly inappropriate," - Federal Foreign Office German Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Schäfer has condemned the actions of Petro Poroshenko Bloc MP Oleksii Honcharenko who vandalized a fragment of the Berlin Wall at the German embassy in Kyiv. 09.02.17 00:02 44 717 162 World

Germany ready to host Normandy format ministerial meeting anytime soon, - Ukraine's Foreign Ministry The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has received an offer of the German side to hold in the near future a meeting of foreign ministers of the Normandy format countries. 08.02.17 22:15 6 328 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ambassador Reichel's remarks not at odds with official Berlin, - Federal Foreign Office spokesman Schäfer Local elections in the Donbas can only take place when Kyiv and Moscow negotiate their modalities. 08.02.17 21:05 27 553 229 Ukrainian Politics

Berlin and Warsaw united on Ukraine issue, - Duda, Merkel say. PHOTO Polish President Andrzej Duda and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met in Warsaw on Tuesday to discuss, among other things, the Ukrainian issue. 08.02.17 11:36 19 682 39 Ukrainian Politics

German's Reichel cancels press conference amid scandal over remarks on Donbas elections German Ambassador to Ukraine Ernst Reichel has canceled the news conference scheduled to be held on Tuesday evening. 07.02.17 20:40 50 020 130 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel appeals to Putin to use his influence on separatists, - German government spokesman Seibert Speaking on phone, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to use his influence on separatists in eastern Ukraine to stop the violence there. 07.02.17 19:25 8 039 58 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

Foreign Ministry summons German ambassador over remarks on possible elections in Donbas with Russian troops in place The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has summoned Ambassador of Germany in Ukraine Ernst Reichel after he stated elections in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions could be held in the presence of Russian troops. 07.02.17 17:32 26 183 74 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Local elections in Donbas possible even with Russian military on the ground, - German Ambassador Reichel Elections in the occupied Donbas can be carried out in the presence of occupation troops. 07.02.17 16:45 66 029 219 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

German Foreign Office blames Russia for escalation of violence in Donbas The aggravation of the situation in the Donbas has been provoked by Russia. 06.02.17 18:58 19 918 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Avdiivka fighting

Poroshenko cuts short his visit to Germany over emergency in Avdiivka caused by heavy shelling, - spokesperson Tseholko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has cut short his working visit to Germany because of the emergency situation in Avdiivka caused by the Russian militants’ attacks. 30.01.17 22:08 150 732 544 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

President Poroshenko discussed escalation in Donbas with German Foreign Minister Gabriel President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko expressed concern over the truce breached by the Russian militants. 30.01.17 20:56 4 294 55 Incidents

Merkel: Germany set to continue assisting Ukraine in reforms implementation German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes successful implementation of reforms in Ukraine, pledges to provide further support. 30.01.17 17:46 2 870 23 Incidents

Russia sanctions must continue until full implementation of Minsk agreements, - Poroshenko in Germany President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a meeting with President of the Bundestag Norbert Lammert, during which he stressed the importance of remaining sanctions against Russia until full implementation of the Minsk agreements. 30.01.17 15:25 7 849 88 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

"We wish to implement Minsk peace process", - German Foreign Minister on EU sanctions against Russia Germany and France agree that any moves to lift sanctions against Russia must be tied to progress in the peace process for eastern Ukraine. 28.01.17 16:06 12 168 93 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Lifting sanctions in exchange for Russia's nuclear weapons cut would mean surrendering Ukraine, - Brok Lifting sanctions against Russia, imposed by the U.S. over the annexation of Crimea and aggression against Ukraine, in exchange for shrinking Moscow's nuclear arsenal would signal readiness to trade the freedom of another country. 25.01.17 00:02 62 330 174 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Germany’s defense minister warns Trump against unreliability of nuclear deals with Russia Germany’s Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen, commenting on U.S. President Donald Trump's readiness to alleviate sanctions on Russia in exchange for cutting nuclear weapons, recalled that the Russian Federation had violated its promise to Kyiv to guarantee the preservation of Ukraine's borders in exchange for giving up nuclear arsenal. 24.01.17 19:04 26 632 52 World

Pope Francis warns of dangers of new European populism The head of the Roman Catholic Church compared the current strengthening of the populist positions in Europe and events in Germany in the early 1930s. 22.01.17 16:12 6 752 73 World

German police confirm death of Ukrainian citizen in Berlin terror attack, - Ambassador Melnyk The German police have confirmed a Ukrainian citizen is among those killed in the terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin, Dec. 19. 23.12.16 15:48 13 370 16 Incidents

Poroshenko, Merkel discuss recent developments in Donbas, Privatbank nationalization President Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 22.12.16 19:04 5 671 29 Ukrainian Politics

Berlin terror attack might have killed two Ukrainians, - Minister Klimkin The victims of the terrorist attack in Berlin may include two Ukrainian citizens. 22.12.16 12:02 12 208 6 Incidents

Nine people killed, at least 50 injured in Berlin Christmas market truck crash, - CNN. PHOTOS A truck ran into a Christmas market Monday evening in a major public square in Berlin, killing nine people and injuring at least 50. 19.12.16 23:36 110 302 172 Incidents

Elections in occupied Donbas possible even before Ukraine retakes control of border, - German Ambassador Reichel Subject to certain conditions, elections in occupied areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) are possible prior to regaining control over the Ukrainian section of the Ukrainian-Russian state border, according to German Ambassador to Ukraine Ernst Reichel. 14.12.16 18:15 20 881 172 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Merkel promises Poroshenko to further completion of visa waiver for Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 12.12.16 21:13 7 495 78 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Turchynov, Federal State Secretary Fritsche discuss possibility of joint security projects Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov and Federal Secretary of State of Germany Klaus-Dieter Fritsche met on Wednesday to discuss the situation in the Donbas and security situation in Europe. 07.12.16 22:05 4 206 36 Ukrainian Politics

Kerry arrived in Germany to discuss Ukraine, Syria with Steinmeier U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is on a visit to Germany starting from Monday, Dec. 4. 05.12.16 16:07 3 598 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine ranked 15th in Global Militarization Index, with Israel on top Ukraine moved up from rank 23 to rank 15 in Global Militarization Index 2016. 01.12.16 18:01 36 666 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Germany’s Merkel says NATO seeks no confrontation with Russia NATO members advocate nothing more than self-protection. 01.12.16 12:24 3 359 17 Incidents

"I hope for necessary degree of responsibility and sense on all sides," - Steinmeier calls for overcoming stalemate at Minsk talks German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on the warring sides in eastern Ukraine to overcome the stagnation in negotiations to implement last year's cease-fire accord for eastern Ukraine. 29.11.16 16:35 2 572 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

No breakthrough expected by Germany at tomorrow Minsk talks, - Reuters There is little chance of major progress on ending fighting in eastern Ukraine during Normandy Four meeting in Minsk on Nov. 29. 28.11.16 17:56 2 421 13 World

German president proposes pausing European integration, says goals should be discussed German President Joachim Gauck deems European integration needs a break. 28.11.16 10:31 36 663 204 Incidents

Merkel campaigns to remain chancellor as counterpoint to Trump, - Financial Times Angela Merkel has set out on her bid for a fourth term as chancellor, saying Germany had “never had it so good” and promising to stand for openness and free trade while resisting the kind of populism espoused by U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump. 25.11.16 00:08 18 229 135 Incidents

Russia might interfere in German election, spy chief says Federal elections in Germany are to take place in 2017. 16.11.16 17:35 8 865 21 World

Germany to back sanctions until Russia gets out of Ukraine, - Yatseniuk after meeting with Merkel On Monday, Nov. 14, leader of People's Front party Arsenii Yatseniuk met in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 14.11.16 21:45 18 956 83 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian lawmaker Friz hands over footage on Russian troops’ participation in Donbas conflict to German chancellor Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction MP, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense Iryna Friz provided German Chancellor Angela Merkel with a footage proving presence of the Russian regular troops in the Donbas as the politicians were holding meeting in Berlin. 09.11.16 20:19 21 171 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian director Loznytsia awarded at Leipzig film festival. PHOTO Ukrainian filmmaker Serhii Loznitsa won the prestigious Golden Dove in the International Competition Long Documentary and Animated Film with the film “Austerlitz” at DOK Leipzig. 06.11.16 17:48 7 422 6 Society

Germany delivered humanitarian aid to children of Donbas. PHOTO Civil-military Cooperation Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the Defense Attaché at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ukraine, organized the delivery of humanitarian aid to the children of the Donbas. 06.11.16 10:07 12 542 89 Society

Operational e-declaration system leaves EU no chance to postpone granting Ukraine visa-free travel, - German MP Beck The launch of the electronic declaration system in Ukraine has removed all obstacles on its way to obtain the visa-free travel to the EU. 04.11.16 15:25 16 041 40 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine E-declarations of senior officials