Germany

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 16 548 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 5 820 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 8 402 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 51 392 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers to participate in military drills in Germany 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 13 489 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 26 750 156 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 33 275 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel will tell Poroshenko about her talks with Putin and Macron 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 12 141 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 3 398 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 38 749 176 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 63 612 161 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainians, Bulgarians protest against Russia's Night Wolves bikers in Sofia 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 89 419 130 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 5 535 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 4 808 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 8 103 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 12 763 100 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 15 012 129 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 38 497 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 19 042 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 41 725 282 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 35 952 103 World

Steinmeier elected new president of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will take office on March 18. 12.02.17 16:27 48 315 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 26 707 118 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 5 645 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 39 558 103 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 44 747 162 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 6 355 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 27 582 229 Ukrainian Politics

Berlin and Warsaw united on Ukraine issue, - Duda, Merkel say 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 19 724 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 50 068 130 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 8 080 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 26 245 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 66 118 219 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 19 941 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 22:08 150 843 544 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 4 323 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 2 894 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 7 884 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 12 202 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 62 400 174 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 26 663 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 6 782 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 13 428 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 5 705 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 12 263 6 Incidents

Nine people killed, at least 50 injured in Berlin Christmas market truck crash, - CNN 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 23:36 110 337 172 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 20 912 172 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 7 528 78 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine