Germany

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 3 670 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 3 445 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 1 417 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 1 057 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 2 775 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 4 274 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 1 809 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 2 123 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 1 699 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 4 863 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 4 022 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 80 466 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 3 101 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 2 502 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 2 136 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 2 142 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 3 563 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 6 788 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 2 516 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 5 628 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 2 583 6

To mark third anniversary of full-scale war, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in different cities around world On the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in European countries. 25.02.25 13:05 4 521 12

Syrskyi discussed Ukraine’s defence needs and training of our military with Bundeswehr Inspector General Breuer 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 1 281 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 3 336 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 1 037 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 5 333 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 1 153 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 1 459 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 3 044 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 9 021 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 5 353 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 5 472 135

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 16:59 483 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 7 242 46

Zelenskyy, US Vice President Vance to meet at Munich security conference - CBS News On 14 February, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice President JD Vance will have a bilateral meeting at the Munich Security Conference. 10.02.25 09:20 2 384 39

In Germany, Russian oligarch Abramovich is suspected of violating Foreign Trade Act. Some of his assets have been seized The General Prosecutor's Office of the Federal State of Hesse (Germany) is investigating Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, who is suspected of violating the Law on Foreign Trade. 09.02.25 14:53 2 169 15

In future, Ukraine will not be able to pay for army alone - Scholz In the future, Kyiv will need the support of Germany and other Western countries to finance the country's army. 08.02.25 10:47 7 467 55

Meeting in Weimar+ format to support Ukraine to be held on February 12 in Paris – French Foreign Ministry On February 12, Paris will host a meeting in the Weimar Plus format at the level of foreign ministers to support Ukraine. 07.02.25 19:48 1 546 5

Conversation with Putin is possible only when there is chance to get closer to peace - Merz Candidate for the post of the next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out a telephone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, but under one condition. 06.02.25 13:36 1 099 6

Combat work of Ukrainian crew of German "IRIS-T" air defence missile system A video with fragments of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the German "IRIS-T" air defence missile system has been published online. 05.02.25 12:28 8 000 11

Poll: 67% of Germans support military aid to Ukraine, one in four supports its increase 67% of German citizens support the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and 27% are in favor of increased assistance. 04.02.25 17:59 848 9

Murderer of 9-year-old Ukrainian girl Valeriia sentenced to life in Germany A 37-year-old Moldovan citizen was found guilty of the murder of 9-year-old Ukrainian refugee Valeriia and sentenced to life in Germany. 31.01.25 17:51 8 702 17

Environmental damage from war in Ukraine could reach €72 billion, - German scientists As a result of the war, 25,000 hectares of forest have been burned, and 220 nature reserves are under threat of destruction or have been completely destroyed. Almost a million more hectares of forests and land in Ukraine are mined. 31.01.25 11:06 603 4

Bundestag failed to vote on aid to Ukraine, session is adjourned early Additional support for Ukraine was supposed to be a topic for discussion in the Bundestag, but party disagreements led to the early termination of the German parliament session on the night of Thursday, January 30. 30.01.25 11:02 5 370 30

Ukrainian tankers on German Leopard 2A4 destroying enemy column of five armoured vehicles The Ukrainian crew of a German Leopard 2A4 tank destroyed a Russian armoured convoy near Kurakhove in Donetsk region. 28.01.25 13:00 23 494 79

If we stop helping Ukraine tomorrow, country will not exist day after tomorrow, - Pistorius German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has warned against cutting off aid to Ukraine. He said that if there is no assistance, there will be no sovereign country of Ukraine. 25.01.25 19:04 3 704 37

China, Russia, Iran and DPRK are axis of autocracies that threaten world order - Merz The leader of the Christian Democratic Union and German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said that China, Russia, Iran and the DPRK are a revanchist, anti-liberal axis of states that threaten the entire world peace order. 24.01.25 18:37 2 360 18

Ukraine must win war and restore its territorial integrity - Merz German CDU leader Friedrich Merz stressed that Ukraine must win by restoring its territorial integrity and reserve the right to choose its own international path. 24.01.25 11:09 3 150 46