Germany

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 19 933 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 22:08 150 757 544 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 4 307 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 2 883 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 7 862 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 12 189 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 62 350 174 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 26 649 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 6 760 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 13 385 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 5 692 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 12 243 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 23:36 110 324 172 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 20 899 172 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 7 508 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 4 234 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 3 621 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 36 691 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 3 377 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 2 585 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 2 437 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 36 683 204 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 18 257 135 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 8 884 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 18 972 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 21 194 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 7 450 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 12 555 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 16 054 40 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine E-declarations of senior officials

Germany to allocate 488,000 euros for mine clearance operations in Donbas in 2016 The German government plans to allocate 488,000 euros for explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearance operations in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in 2016. 27.10.16 21:11 2 552 21 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

EU may impose new sanctions against Russia if barbaric acts in Syria continue, - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Russia about the introduction of a new set of European sanctions in case it proceeds with air strikes in Syria. 21.10.16 20:20 4 940 71 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

France, Germany could discuss anti-Russian sanctions at EU summit German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she did not rule out discussion of sanctions against Russia at the upcoming EU summit. 20.10.16 11:29 6 131 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Teddy bears for Putin: activists scatter "blood-stained" toys outside Reichstag. PHOTOS (updated) Dozens of "blood-smeared" teddy bears were left outside the Reichstag building to remind Putin about atrocities in Syria prior to the Normandy Four meeting in Berlin. 19.10.16 19:45 49 268 80 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Ukrainians see 80 percent boost in German visas in 2016 The number of tourist visas issued to Ukrainian citizens by Germany so far is 80 percent higher than the previous year. 17.10.16 22:50 4 256 20 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko, Merkel discuss situation in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 13.10.16 23:22 6 703 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Moscow blocks release of hostages, - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko has had a telephone conversation with French President Francois Hollande. The conversation was also attended by German Foreign Policy Advisor Christoph Heusgen who apologized for Angela Merkel being unable to take part in the talk. 13.10.16 13:13 4 614 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Hollande says progress on Minsk agreements very slow, willing to meet 'Normandy Format' leaders anytime President of France Francois Hollande says little progress is seen in solving 'the Ukrainian issue.' 11.10.16 14:59 4 747 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US-Russia tensions more dangerous than in Cold War times, - Steinmeier Tensions between Washington and Moscow have created a situation that is "more dangerous" than the Cold War. 09.10.16 10:27 68 718 263 World

Germany considers expansion of EU sanctions against Russia over its behavior in Syria, - The Wall Street Journal Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government is considering a push for European sanctions against Russia in response to its behavior in Syria. 06.10.16 09:30 22 953 29 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Germany expects Russia to substantiate indictment against Ukraine's Sushchenko, - Federal Foreign Office Germany is keeping a close eye on the case of Moscow-detained Ukrinform journalist Roman Sushchenko and expects Russia's authorities to provide convincing reasons for charges if any. 05.10.16 16:50 1 961 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Patience with Russia's continued abandonment of its commitments not unlimited, - joint statement of US and its European allies Foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the United States and the European Union's top diplomat Federica Mogherini published a joint statement on Syria expressing harsh criticism of Russia. 25.09.16 12:18 175 996 531 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Poroshenko addresses Merkel with request to let Ilmi Umerov undergo rehabilitation in Germany President Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 17.09.16 16:57 7 621 73 Ukrainian Politics

Foreign Minister Klimkin denies allegations of pressure by France and Germany over Ukraine to provide special status to Donbas Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin denies alleged pressure by France and Germany upon Ukraine to pass the bill on local elections and special status for the Donbas. 15.09.16 13:56 30 748 88 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko, foreign ministers of UK, Germany, Poland, France to discuss efforts on countering Russian aggression On Sept. 14, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will have a meeting with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson and Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski. 13.09.16 17:34 3 822 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany accuses Russia of false statements over Merkel's pressure on Bulgaria regarding UN chief candidate Berlin accused Moscow of falsely claiming that Chancellor Merkel had tried to pressure Bulgaria to pick a new candidate for the top UN post. Bulgaria said it may change its candidate for the post of UN secretary general. 12.09.16 23:15 33 302 79 World

Most German parties see no reason for lifting Russia sanctions, - Ambassador Reichel Most of Germany's main political forces believe sanctions against Russia must continue. 12.09.16 15:12 6 251 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"It's time to move forward to a European defense union," - German defense minister German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for a deeper military integration in the European Union. 08.09.16 20:50 38 345 161 World

French, German foreign ministers to visit Ukraine next week, - Steinmeier Foreign Ministers of Germany and France, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Jean-Marc Ayrault, are going to visit Ukraine next week. 07.09.16 21:28 4 680 24 Ukrainian Politics