Germany

Wadephul on May 15 talks: There will be "further steps" if Russia leaves "empty chair" there German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Russia to agree to hold talks with Ukraine, which are proposed to be held on May 15 in Turkey. 13.05.25 14:59 1 528 22 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Russia has shown no intention of making progress toward peace, must act without delay – statement by "Weimar+" foreign ministers The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the EU High Representative stressed that Russia must demonstrate its desire for peace without delay. 12.05.25 20:28 5 923 12 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Putin has to respond to ceasefire proposal by end of day, otherwise there will be sanctions - German government German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius warned that dictator Putin must respond to the ceasefire proposal in Ukraine by the end of the day. If he does not, new sanctions will be imposed on Russia. 12.05.25 14:41 10 524 62 Previously in trend: Ending the war ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Germany expects Russia to agree to ceasefire - Wadephul At a meeting of foreign ministers, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said that Berlin expects Russia to agree to a ceasefire and then be ready for negotiations. 12.05.25 12:49 991 11 Previously in trend: Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

German government insists that Russia must agree to 30-day unconditional ceasefire before peace talks can begin First, Russia must stop attacking Ukraine, and then peace talks with the Russian Federation can be held. 12.05.25 11:03 1 292 28 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Lithuania has "plan B" if the US withdraws its troops from Europe: we rely on Germany - Nauseda If the US military withdraws from European countries, Lithuania will rely on Germany's security support. 08.05.25 13:22 997 13 Previously in trend: Withdrawal of US troops from Europe

Merz onTaurus transfer: Zelenskyy knows he can rely on Germany New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Ukraine can count on the German government to supply Taurus cruise missiles. 07.05.25 18:42 3 033 11

Merz elected as German Chancellor at second attempt - Spiegel The German Bundestag has supported the appointment of Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz as the new federal chancellor at the second attempt. 06.05.25 17:46 10 537 72 Previously in trend: Friedrich Merz Chancellor of Germany

Bundestag to make second attempt to elect chancellor today - media The German Bundestag will try to elect a new chancellor for the second time on Tuesday afternoon. 06.05.25 15:50 2 850 15 Previously in trend: Chancellor election in Germany

In Germany, CDU/CSU and the Social Democrats signed coalition agreement: May 6 to vote on Merz’s appointment as chancellor On Monday, May 5, the leaders of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) blocs, as well as the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), signed a coalition agreement. The 144-page document defines the program of the new German government. 05.05.25 17:35 1 013 5 Previously in trend: new German goverment

Alternative for Germany party declared extremist - Reuters The German intelligence service has classified the far-right Alternative for Germany party as an extremist organization that threatens democracy. 02.05.25 11:26 5 255 50 Previously in trend: growing popularity

NATO will remain foundation of Europe’s security - German Defense Ministry The German Ministry of Defense believes that there is no need to create new alliances to protect Europe. 29.04.25 16:52 400 1 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Putin must understand that we stand by Ukraine, - newly appointed German Foreign Minister Wadephul The newly appointed German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, promised to continue Germany's policy of supporting Ukraine and strengthening Germany's position in the world. 29.04.25 11:23 3 904 17 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany new German goverment

Germany will not accept dictated peace for Ukraine - Merz Probable future German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz has emphasized that he will not accept a "dictated peace" for Ukraine. 28.04.25 17:56 3 731 32 Previously in trend: statement of peace

France, Britain and Germany push Ukraine to make concessions because of US position - FT Concerns are growing in the UK, France and Germany over the hardening of the US position on the war in Ukraine and the loss of patience of US leader Donald Trump with the negotiation process. 24.04.25 09:25 18 736 96 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions

Peace talks with foreign ministers in London postponed - British Foreign Office Peace talks on Ukraine with the participation of foreign ministers of a number of countries, which were to take place in London today, have been postponed. 23.04.25 12:59 6 739 18 Previously in trend: Peace talks in London

Foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, and Ukraine postponed meeting in London after Rubio refused to participate - Sky News Foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine have postponed a meeting in London for high-level talks on ways to end the war in Ukraine. 23.04.25 09:15 14 293 50 Previously in trend: Peace talks in London

"Alternative for Germany" topped party rankings in Germany with 26%. The rating of the far-right Alternative for Germany continues to grow. In a new poll, the German far-right has overtaken other political forces. 22.04.25 18:09 5 078 47

Pistorius on Taurus missiles for Ukraine: I don’t know where this erotic relationship with weapons comes from German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius commented on public discussions in the government about the possibility of providing Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles. 21.04.25 14:07 7 753 29 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Decision on Taurus for Ukraine will be made by Merz - Bavarian Premier Söder The Prime Minister of Bavaria in Germany and the head of the Christian Social Union (CSU) party, Markus Söder, said that the decision on the possible sending of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine will be made by the future Chancellor Friedrich Merz. 19.04.25 12:22 1 670 19 Previously in trend: Taurus supply

Russia will regard strike by Taurus missiles on Russian targets as Germany’s participation in hostilities on Ukraine’s side – Russian Foreign Ministry The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that it will regard any strike on Russian targets with these missiles as Germany's participation in hostilities on the side of Ukraine and threatened consequences. 17.04.25 18:19 37 326 84 Previously in trend: Taurus supply

Germany provides new military aid package to Ukraine: Zuzana SPG and IRIS-T missiles On Thursday, April 17, Germany announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. 17.04.25 17:37 4 402 7 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Britain will support Germany’s decision to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, - Telegraph The UK is ready to support Germany's decision to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine. 17.04.25 08:53 2 907 21 Previously in trend: Taurus supply

Ambassador Makeiev: German weapons transferred to Ukraine have proved to be very effective at frontline Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has responded to media reports of alleged massive problems with German weapons transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 15.04.25 17:29 1 423 8 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Merz to visit Ukraine on his first foreign trip as Chancellor – media Friedrich Merz, the likely future Chancellor of Germany, may make his first foreign visit in this role to Ukraine. 14.04.25 22:55 1 311 9 Previously in trend: Merz visit to Ukraine

German chancellor election will take place on May 6 The election of the Federal Chancellor in Germany will take place on May 6. 14.04.25 22:33 1 400 5 Previously in trend: Chancellor election in Germany

This would be important signal - EU diplomats welcomed Merz’s statement on transfer of Taurus to Ukraine A number of European top diplomats have responded positively to the statement by the likely next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that he may send long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. 14.04.25 17:20 1 274 6 Previously in trend: Taurus supply

Germany is ready to supply Taurus to Ukraine, but with consent of European partners - Merz Probable future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was always ready to support the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine - provided that these supplies were agreed with Germany's European partners. 14.04.25 08:28 4 295 39 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Merz to officially become German Chancellor on May 6 - media The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, which won the German parliamentary elections in February, Friedrich Merz, will officially become German Chancellor on May 6. 11.04.25 20:55 1 457 12 Previously in trend: Friedrich Merz Chancellor of Germany

Germany cannot provide Ukraine with another Patriot system at this time – Pistorius Germany has provided Ukraine with four Patriot air defense systems and is currently unable to increase this number, but Berlin will seek to help find such systems in other countries. 11.04.25 15:49 1 624 17 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany allocates 11 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine until 2029 - Umerov Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Germany will provide Ukraine with 11 billion euros in military support until 2029. 11.04.25 13:34 923 10 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine Ramstein meeting

Germany has transferred 30 Patriot missiles to Ukraine and is preparing new aid package - Pistorius Germany has handed over 30 missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing a large-scale military aid package, including air defense, armored vehicles, drones and ammunition. 11.04.25 10:29 8 681 9 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine

Germany faced with "new unpredictability" in US ties, - Pistorius Germany has faced a "new unpredictability" in its relations with the United States and should take more military leadership in view of the challenges posed by Russia's war against Ukraine. 10.04.25 10:53 2 728 10 Previously in trend: Formation of new government in Germany

Audi suspends car exports to U.S. due to Trump tariffs German automaker Audi is suspending vehicle shipments to the United States following the introduction of tariffs on foreign cars by U.S. President Donald Trump. 07.04.25 20:26 106 0

Sex toys and cosmetics with explosives: Russian Federation staged parcel bombings in UK, Germany and Poland - Reuters Russia's intelligence services organized explosions at warehouses in the UK, Germany, and Poland using parcels containing sex toys and cosmetics with explosives. Ukrainians were involved in such sabotage, among other things. 05.04.25 16:09 7 205 18 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Germany to co-chair "Ramstein" with UK for first time For the first time, Germany will co-organize a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, together with the United Kingdom. 02.04.25 16:34 654 3 Previously in trend: Ramstein meeting

Germany deploys armored brigade in Lithuania near border with Belarus On Tuesday, April 1, the German brigade deployed in Lithuania officially entered service. 01.04.25 19:39 2 211 9 Previously in trend: Deployment of a German Brigade in Lithuania

Baerbock announces €11.2 billion military aid package for Ukraine from Germany through 2029 During her visit to Kyiv, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced the provision of a military aid package totaling 11.25 billion euros.  01.04.25 16:43 3 902 12 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

At Ramstein meeting in April, partners will announce new aid packages – Zelenskyy At the next Ramstein meeting, the partners will announce new defense aid packages for Ukraine. 28.03.25 19:21 589 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe

Germany will provide Ukraine with air defense systems, drones and radars in coming months – Baerbock Germany will soon transfer a new batch of weapons to Ukraine, which will include air defense systems and drones. 27.03.25 19:35 1 669 7 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany sees no reason to lift EU sanctions against Russia - German government spokesman Hebestreit At this stage, Germany sees no reason to lift EU sanctions against Russia, particularly in the banking sector, regardless of what the United States and Russia may agree on. 26.03.25 14:50 1 049 9 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Baerbock on €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine: This should have been done long ago German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock commented on the Bundesrat's approval of an additional 3 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine. She noted that this step makes it possible to plan assistance to Ukraine. 21.03.25 21:35 1 485 9 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany 3 billion euros in aid from Germany

German Bundestag approves additional €3 billion in military aid to Ukraine On March 21, the German Bundestag supported constitutional amendments that would increase defense spending, including an additional €3 billion in military aid to Ukraine. 21.03.25 12:34 910 7 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany Military aid to Ukraine

Germany to increase military aid to Ukraine up to €7bn - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Berlin would increase military aid to Ukraine up to 7 billion euros. 20.03.25 13:22 1 609 20 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Ukraine can rely on Europe; we will not let down – Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized their continued support for Ukraine. 18.03.25 21:45 3 744 32

Additional €3 billion for Ukraine from Germany may be allocated by Friday - Merz Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU party and a possible future German Chancellor, said that 3 billion euros of additional military aid to Ukraine could be allocated by Friday, March 21. 18.03.25 18:12 1 170 10 Previously in trend: 3 billion euros in aid from Germany

Bundestag approves constitutional amendments unlocking €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has approved a bill to amend the Basic Law to ease debt restrictions. This should attract billions of euros of investment in defense and infrastructure, as well as unlock 3 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine. 18.03.25 17:41 1 894 6 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

54% of Germans believe that Ukraine should be ready to make territorial concessions for peace – poll 54% of German citizens support the idea of territorial concessions to Ukraine for the sake of peace, while 36% oppose it. 18.03.25 16:15 3 430 119 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions