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Poroshenko meets Merkel in Germany: We developed truly strategic partnership between Kyiv and Berlin. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss a number of pressing issues, including the Ukrainian elections and the war in the Donbas. 12.04.19 16:04 8 122 109 Ukrainian Politics

Discovered Putin’s secret Stasi ID confirms he was recruiting German agents, - Bild. PHOTO Newly discovered documents reveal that the former KGB officer and present ruler of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, was a member of the infamous KGB State Security Service until the fall of the Berlin wall. 11.12.18 15:48 40 351 199 Incidents

Ukraine, Germany set strategic goal to increase joint trade turnover to 10 billion euros, – Ukraine's PM at meeting with Merkel. PHOTOS Ukraine and Germany have set an overriding priority to build up their mutual trade turnover to 10 billion euros against the current $8 billion a year and are finalizing preparations for the Third German-Ukrainian Forum in Berlin. 02.11.18 12:13 3 823 74 World

We must maintain pressure on Russia regarding all political prisoners without exception, - Klimkin on recent Ukraine peace talks On June 11, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, Ukraine, and Russia held talks on Ukraine conflict in Berlin. 12.06.18 13:20 9 818 27 Incidents

Ukraine's Poroshenko says he met with Merkel, Macron to lean on Russia about Donbas, Crimea President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko once again stressed that assistance and support of the world were vital for Ukraine to achieve peace. 15.05.18 16:21 35 520 186 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany believes Russia should guarantee further use of Ukrainian pipeline network after launch of Nord Stream 2 German Ambassador to Ukraine Ernst Reichel says that Russians should provide assurances that they will keep using the Ukrainian gas transportation system (GTS) after the completion of construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline 26.04.18 18:09 50 929 230 Previously in trend: Gas War

Germany’s Merkel on Nord Stream 2: "No way Ukraine can lose status of state transiting Russian gas" During a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that it would be impossible to implement the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project without Ukraine’s future role in gas transit being determined. 10.04.18 17:57 46 986 209 Previously in trend: Gas War

Ukraine's Poroshenko calls Nord Stream 2 Kremlin's ‘political bribe’ to Western European countries President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko called the planned Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany a “political bribe” through which Moscow wants to secure the loyalty of Western European countries. 09.04.18 17:47 17 254 112 World

Germany urges Gazprom, Naftohaz to settle their dispute, - Reuters German government is concerned about decision of Russia’s Gazprom to cancel its gas supply contract with Ukraine’s Naftohaz and calls on the companies to settle their dispute. 05.03.18 15:48 40 379 222 Previously in trend: Gas War

US, Germany support peacekeepers’ introduction in Donbas, - German FM Gabriel German and U.S. officials reached a consensus on the deployment of the UN peacekeeping mission in Ukraine’s east. 01.12.17 11:58 13 777 78 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine, Germany conduct operation to detain international carjackers’ ring, - National Police Chief Kniaziev. PHOTO The law enforcement agencies carry out over 20 searches in Ukraine and Germany seeking evidence against a ring of carjackers. 22.11.17 15:07 83 626 59 Ukrainian Politics

Germany will consider participation in Marshall Plan for Ukraine, - German Foreign Office Germany will consider its participation in the long term plan for support, the so-called Marshall Plan for Ukraine, as well as other initiatives aimed at support of reforms in Ukraine. 18.09.17 11:42 22 739 64 Ukrainian Politics

Recognizing Crimea annexation is like accepting Germany division after WWII, - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not share the position voiced by leader of Free Democratic Party of Germany Christian Lindner regarding Russia-occupied Crimea. 11.09.17 09:41 35 908 115 Ukrainian Politics

German Defense Ministry on Zapad 2017 exercise: Russia to send over 100,000 troops Germany said on Thursday that Russia was planning to send over 100,000 troops to Zapad 2017 exercise in Belarus this month, disputing Moscow’s version that only 13,000 Russian and Belorussian servicemen would participate. 07.09.17 16:21 31 561 98 Incidents

Germany and France to elaborate joint position on UN peacekeepers mandate in Donbas, - German government The German government supports the idea to introduce peacekeepers in the Donbas, but throughout occupied territories. 07.09.17 10:56 27 896 95 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany supports idea of UN peacekeepers across occupied areas of Donbas Germany welcomed the suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that armed U.N. peacekeepers could be deployed to eastern Ukraine to help protect ceasefire monitors, but said any prospect of lifting sanctions was still a way off. 06.09.17 18:01 21 237 53 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

German politicians playing with Minsk agreements, - Chubarov Head of Crimean Tatar Mejlis Refat Chubarov believes that all issues related to the invasion of Russia in Ukraine must be considered within a single formula. 15.08.17 10:51 16 526 43 Ukrainian Politics

Crimea and Donbas should go side by side in de-occupation terms, - Chubarov The issue of the return of Crimea under Ukrainian government control should not be considered separately from the Donbas. 08.08.17 14:03 5 797 46 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Europe will oppose attempts to legitimize Crimea occupation, - German Foreign Office The European Union hopes Russia will return to the path of legality and compliance with international treaties, meanwhile it is ready to resist any attempts to legitimize the annexation of Ukrainian Crimea. 07.08.17 17:35 8 393 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany and France demanded immediate cease-fire in Donbas, - joint statement by Merkel and Macron Berlin and Paris have demanded that all parties to the conflict in the east of Ukraine immediately cease fire in the Donbas. 25.07.17 10:50 51 349 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers to participate in military drills in Germany. PHOTO Ukrainian military will participate in a major exercise alongside NATO allies and partner-nation forces at the Army's Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas in southeastern Germany. 27.05.17 12:13 13 462 11 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel wants Normandy contact group to discuss situation in Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she wanted to bring together Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Russia's Vladimir Putin and France's Emmanuel Macron to discuss the continuing violence in eastern Ukraine. 21.05.17 12:13 26 737 156 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We must return Minsk process in constructive direction," - Porosenko to Merkel President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko paid a one-day visit to Germany, where he held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 21.05.17 10:24 33 255 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel will tell Poroshenko about her talks with Putin and Macron. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that during today's meeting they plan to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the Minsk agreements, as well as the relationship between Ukraine and the European Union. 20.05.17 17:10 12 107 39 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko and Merkel to discuss situation in Donbas and implementation of Minsk agreements Today President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will pay a one-day visit to Germany, where he will hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 20.05.17 12:02 3 372 21 Ukrainian Politics

Dual approach needed in relations with Russia, - Merkel The German chancellor considers the reinforcement of NATO's eastern borders to be correct but at the same time advocates preserving contacts with Russia. 07.05.17 16:26 38 701 176 World

Merkel to Putin: "Ukraine should be given access to its own state border" German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to do everything in his power to achieve full cease-fire between Russia-backed rebels and the Ukrainian government forces. 03.05.17 12:00 63 577 161 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainians, Bulgarians protest against Russia's Night Wolves bikers in Sofia. PHOTOS On May 2, Bulgarian and Ukrainian activists held a protest against local bikers' participation in the motorcycle race by Kremlin-supported Night Wolves group across Europe to Berlin. 02.05.17 18:16 89 338 130 Photo News

Death penalty in Turkey is not compatible with EU membership, - Merkel Turkey cannot join the European Union if it reinstates the death penalty, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a telephone call on Monday. 29.04.17 12:08 5 513 35 World

Merkel, Putin to discuss Ukraine, Syria in Sochi May 2 Crimea annexation is among the issues to be discussed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on May 2. 02.05.17 13:13 4 789 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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 8 088 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 12 739 100 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 14 994 129 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 38 473 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 19 009 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 41 702 282 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 35 936 103 World

Steinmeier elected new president of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will take office on March 18. 12.02.17 16:27 48 275 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 26 661 118 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 5 628 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 39 498 103 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 44 733 162 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 6 343 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 27 568 229 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 19 705 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 50 046 130 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 8 057 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 26 214 74 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas