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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 4 251 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 3 638 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 36 714 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 3 390 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 2 595 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 2 450 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 36 706 204 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 18 305 135 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 8 902 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 19 004 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 21 212 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian director Loznytsia awarded at Leipzig film festival 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 7 478 6 Society

Germany delivered humanitarian aid to children of Donbas 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 12 601 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 16 070 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 2 568 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 4 973 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 6 167 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Teddy bears for Putin: activists scatter "blood-stained" toys outside Reichstag 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 49 286 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 4 273 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 6 723 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 4 628 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 4 765 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 68 783 263 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 22 983 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 1 979 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 12:18 176 076 531 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 7 640 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 30 771 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 3 833 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 33 319 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 6 274 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 38 357 161 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 4 713 24 Ukrainian Politics

"Lost in translation:" German Foreign Ministry denies preparation of new rules for Donbas German's Foreign Ministry explained the meaning of its leader's statement about a "new cease-fire regulation" in the Donbas, stressing the media misunderstood Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 05.09.16 23:28 20 849 41 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE drafts "new regulation" for maintaining cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, Germany's foreign minister says German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Sunday he hoped a new regulation aimed at maintaining a fragile cease-fire in eastern Ukraine could be completed soon by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). 05.09.16 09:25 125 090 476 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany, France intend to resume stalled negotiations on eastern Ukraine’s conflict settlement, French foreign minister says Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Marc Ayrault plans to visit Kyiv together with Foreign Minister of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The date of the visit is still discussed. 02.09.16 23:04 8 563 96 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Conflict in eastern Ukraine to be among OSCE informal meeting’s key topics, Steinmeier says German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier expects to come close to the solution of complex problems, including the conflict in Donbas at today's meeting with colleagues from the OSCE. 01.09.16 21:28 3 242 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Europe faces new dangerous arms race spiral, Steinmeier says German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes Europe’s security is under serious threat and proposes arms control resumption. 26.08.16 14:50 20 116 182 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Normandy format may come up with new troops withdrawal deal, - Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Melnyk A document on the removal of troops from the demarcation line in the Donbas has been drafted as part of the Normandy format. 23.08.16 00:06 19 485 94 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande discuss recent Russian provocation in Crimea President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 16.08.16 22:35 15 648 86 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

"We have proposals which can help improve the security situation in Ukraine," - Steinmeier German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says there are new ideas as to how to improve the security situation in the Donbas. 15.08.16 11:15 19 032 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande to discuss situation in Crimea and Putin's statements, - Klympush-Tsyntsadze Tomorrow, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is going to have a phone talk with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande. 15.08.16 12:26 24 673 91 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

Germany calls on Ukraine and Russia to prevent further escalation of situation in Crimea German Foreign Minister Steinmeier commented the latest tensions between Russia und Ukraine. 14.08.16 16:32 10 848 87 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

Ernst Reichel assumes duties as new German ambassador to Ukraine On Aug. 1, 2016, newly-appointed German Ambassador to Ukraine Ernst Wolfgang Reichel presented copies of his credentials to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Integration Olena Zerkal. 02.08.16 13:16 6 883 8 Ukrainian Politics

Munich shopping center carnage: local police confirm six killed Local police confirmed six killed in an armed attack in Munich. 22.07.16 23:38 18 949 110 Incidents

No Ukrainians among Munich attack victims, - Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry There were no citizens of Ukraine among those killed and injured in an armed attack in Munich’s Olympia mall. 22.07.16 22:59 3 866 9 Incidents

Munich attack filmed by eyewitness Several people were killed in the shootout that took place in the Olympia mall in Munich’s Moosach district. 22.07.16 21:17 214 837 634 Incidents

Shootout in Munich: 15 victims reported in shopping mall attack Police reports gunshots in the vicinity of the Olympia shopping center in Munich. 22.07.16 20:55 88 596 236 Incidents