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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 7 163 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 16:34 625 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 2 193 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 3 875 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 19:21 566 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 1 636 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 1 032 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 1 460 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 12:34 880 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 1 575 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 3 696 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 1 143 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 1 866 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 3 368 119 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions

Putin is not ready for peace not on his terms - Pistorius Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not currently demonstrating readiness for peace. 18.03.25 14:59 3 639 18 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

64% of Germans oppose supplying Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles - poll Almost two-thirds of Germans oppose the provision of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, according to a poll by Forsa for ntv. 18.03.25 15:06 3 401 44 Previously in trend: Taurus supply

Merz on need for reforms in Germany: Russia is waging war not only against Ukraine, but also against Europe The leader of the CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz, made a speech in the Bundestag with multibillion-dollar proposals to finance Germany's defense and infrastructure, noting that these changes are due to Russia's aggressive policy, which "is waging a war not only against Ukraine but also against Europe." 18.03.25 14:08 1 387 10 Previously in trend: Reforms in Germany

German government does not expect ceasefire agreement soon The German government has stated that it does not expect a quick truce. 17.03.25 14:15 1 025 5 Previously in trend: ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Germany has updated its list of military aid to Ukraine: Gepard, Vector drones and ammunition On March 17, the German government updated the list of military aid to Ukraine to include a number of new supplies. 17.03.25 14:08 2 739 2 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine

First territorial defense division created in Germany The German Armed Forces have formed and manned the first territorial defense division. 15.03.25 14:12 4 243 19 Previously in trend: the creation of territorial defense in Germany

Security advisers to leaders of UK, Germany, and France head to US to discuss Ukraine – media Security advisers to the leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany and France have headed to the United States for an unannounced visit amid ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine. 14.03.25 22:43 1 786 9 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Visit of security advisers from the UK, Germany, and France to the United States

We have to get stronger - Merz wants to discuss with Britain and France joint use of their nuclear weapons Probable future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he would like to hold talks with France and the UK on the joint use of their nuclear weapons. At the same time, he added that the nuclear umbrella of France and Britain should be a "complement" to the existing US nuclear shield. 09.03.25 16:42 2 090 35 Previously in trend: Defence of Europe by France’s nuclear weapons

Representatives of military command of UK, France and Germany confirmed their continued support for Ukraine, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi held video calls with representatives of the military command of strategic partner countries: Chief of the Defence Staff of the British Armed Forces Admiral Sir Anthony Radakin, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of the French Republic General Thierry Burkar and Inspector General of the Bundeswehr General Carsten Breuer. 09.03.25 14:09 1 678 12 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

Kremlin will want to test unity of West and effectiveness of NATO Article 5, - German intelligence chief Kahl Russia is likely to want to test the unity of Western countries and the effectiveness of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. 08.03.25 17:06 4 817 47 Previously in trend: Russia will want to test the effectiveness of NATO Article 5

Putin’s real goal is new world order, and I hope US doesn’t want it, - German intelligence chief The real goal of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is to create a new world order with the expansion of Russia's influence. 08.03.25 14:10 3 995 44

EU rearmament slowed by dispute between France and Germany - Financial Times The allocation of 150 billion euros for the EU’s defense industry has become a new flashpoint in a long-standing dispute between France and Germany over Europe’s rearmament program. 08.03.25 13:26 80 410 57 Previously in trend: Defense expenditures EU rearmament program

Pistorius: Germany has assembled aid package for Ukraine worth 3 billion euros Germany has assembled a new package of military support for Ukraine worth about 3 billion euros, and ways to quickly finance it are being considered. 06.03.25 21:14 3 081 13 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Zelenskyy after his conversation with Scholz: We want war to end forever, thanks to US - it’s real President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 05.03.25 15:28 2 481 29

Zelenskyy had conversation with Merz: Germany is leader in supplying air defense systems to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with the leader of the German CDU party Friedrich Merz. 04.03.25 14:23 2 101 16 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy and Merz had a conversation

Scholz convenes leaders of his party and opposition to discuss situation in Ukraine German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has invited the leaders of the Social Democratic Party and the opposition CDU/CSU bloc to discuss the situation regarding the Russian war against Ukraine. 03.03.25 14:35 2 112 7 Previously in trend: Consequences of the Trump-Zelenskyy dispute Summit in London on 2 March

Bundestag should immediately unblock 3 billion euros for Ukraine - Baerbock German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock believes that the Bundestag should immediately unblock 3 billion euros of aid for Ukraine. 01.03.25 16:14 3 532 13 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war – Merz CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who will become the next German Chancellor, emphasized his support for Ukraine after the White House scandal. 28.02.25 22:59 6 753 28 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Trump-Zelenskyy dispute

We will gladly accept American troops if Germany does not want them - Duda Polish President Andrzej Duda said that if Germany does not want to see American troops on its territory, Poland will be happy to receive them. 26.02.25 09:53 2 488 36

Von der Leyen, 4 EU countries oppose transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine - Politico France, Germany, Italy, Spain, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are against the transfer of Russian frozen assets to Ukraine. 25.02.25 16:58 5 585 60

Merz starts talks with Social Democrats to approve €200 billion for German defense, support for Ukraine - Bloomberg The future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has started negotiations with the Social Democrats to allocate 200 billion euros to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and help Ukraine in the war with Russia. 25.02.25 15:04 2 553 6

To mark third anniversary of full-scale war, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in different cities around world. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in European countries. 25.02.25 13:05 4 493 12

Syrskyi discussed Ukraine’s defence needs and training of our military with Bundeswehr Inspector General Breuer. PHOTO Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with General Carsten Breuer, the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr. 22.02.25 09:34 1 244 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Europe should be ready to defend itself without US – Merz Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU/CSU alliance and candidate for German chancellor, said that Europe should no longer rely on unconditional protection from the United States. 21.02.25 21:53 3 307 23

Scholz assures Zelenskyy that Germany will continue to support Ukraine On Friday, February 21, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 21.02.25 21:43 1 016 13

German Vice Chancellor Habeck on US-Russia talks: This is imperialism and treason. They can divide Ukraine German Vice Chancellor and "Green Party" presidential candidate Robert Habeck has criticised the United States for holding bilateral talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine's participation. 21.02.25 12:09 5 306 54 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Saudi Arabia

Germany will not discuss participation in peacekeeping mission until peace agreement is signed - Pistorius Germany does not consider it appropriate to discuss this issue before the agreement is signed, although it does not categorically reject the possibility of its representatives participating in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, if it is formed. 19.02.25 17:36 1 139 20 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Baerbock: Fake peace will only help Russia regroup for new military campaigns German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for keeping a "cool head" after the talks between US representatives and Russian envoys. 19.02.25 18:15 1 448 17

Germany opposes sending troops to Ukraine without full US involvement - media Germany opposes the potential deployment of a "peacekeeping mission" in Ukraine with the participation of European countries unless the United States is involved. 17.02.25 17:20 3 021 40

Afghan refugee drives into crowd in Munich, at least 30 people injured On the eve of a security conference in Munich, Afghan refugee Farhad Noori, drove into a crowd at high speed. At least 30 people were injured, some of them seriously. Police detained the attacker. 14.02.25 14:50 8 978 65

Ukraine and Europe should be involved in any negotiations. Ukraine must be provided with strong security guarantees - statement of the "Weimar+" summit Participants in the "Weimar+" summit in Paris said they were ready to strengthen support for Ukraine. 13.02.25 09:15 5 327 55

Ukraine’s NATO membership is unlikely due to resistance from US, Germany and Hungary - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that if our country does not become part of the North Atlantic Alliance, Kyiv needs to "build its own NATO" despite the opposition from other countries. 12.02.25 17:16 5 438 135

Partners should strengthen Ukraine’s defense industry, - Pistorius German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is convinced of the need to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry. 12.02.25 16:59 449 3

Murder of two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany: Russian suspect pleads guilty In Munich, Germany, a 58-year-old Russian citizen is on trial for the murder of two Ukrainian servicemen in the city of Murnau in April 2024. During the trial, the Russian pleaded guilty. 10.02.25 15:45 7 217 46