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Poroshenko has demonstrated IDs of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine to Munich Conference participants. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko showed military IDs and passports of the Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine to the Munich Security Conference participants during his speech. 07.02.15 17:59 284 279 1 212 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Putin approves of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact Russian President Vladimir Putin shares the view of the Head of the Ministry of Culture Vladimir Medina that the meaning of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact for is the safety of the Soviet Union. 11.05.15 10:02 98 894 757 Ukrainian Politics

Obama put off weapons supply to Ukraine after meeting with Merkel - Germany's ambassador to US President Barack Obama agreed last month not to send lethal defensive aid to Ukraine, a top German diplomat said Monday, as lawmakers from both parties continued to press the president to shore up Ukraine's beleaguered military in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. 10.03.15 11:55 104 462 714 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Munich attack filmed by eyewitness. VIDEO Several people were killed in the shootout that took place in the Olympia mall in Munich’s Moosach district. 22.07.16 21:17 214 759 634 Incidents

No Significant Results After the Negotiations with Russia in Berlin Around midnight in Berlin the negotiations of foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France were finished. The talks that participants called "difficult", lasted for five hours. 18.08.14 08:42 231 426 603 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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 22:08 150 732 544 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

It is better to talk to Moscow from a position of strength - German Defense Minister German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen defends the Western plans to modernize the military arsenal. 22.06.15 16:10 51 974 533 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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 12:18 175 963 531 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

German Foreign Ministry Summoned Ukrainian Ambassador and Threatened to Break Relations Because of Tymoshenko and Vlasenko Cases The case of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, convicted to 7.5 years in prison has led to a crisis in relations between Berlin and Kyiv. 04.03.13 16:27 40 769 488 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko Case

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 09:25 124 976 476 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

France and Germany are said to be attempting to block a joint statement at the Ukraine-EU summit This was announced by a European diplomat in a comment to UNIAN's own correspondent in Brussels on Saturday. 25.04.15 18:30 110 567 467 Ukrainian Politics

Blockade in relations between Kyiv and Moscow must be overcome: Steinmeier calls Normandy Four meeting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has invited colleagues from Ukraine, France, and Russia for another meeting on the issue of tackling the Donbas crisis. The Normandy Four talks are to be held on May 11 in Berlin. 03.05.16 11:56 64 238 427 World

German Foreign Ministry condemns French parliamentarians’ trip to occupied Crimea The German Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized the decision of French parliamentarians to visit Crimea occupied by Russia. 23.07.15 23:01 33 067 427 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Congress must reject any deal between U.S., Germany on Nord Stream 2 – Marcy Kaptur Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) harshly criticized the agreements allegedly to be sealed between the United States and Germany as regards Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipeline project, according to a recent leak in the media. 21.07.21 12:06 28 342 410 Ukrainian Politics

Germany Allocated EUR 2.5 million for the Needs of Residents of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk Germany allocated EUR 2.5 million for the needs of residents of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk affected by the actions of terrorists who destroyed the infrastructure of these cities. 10.07.14 01:46 19 901 409 Ukrainian Politics

Germany Cancels Major Arms Deal with Russia Germany has walked away from a major arms deal with Russia because of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The deal was already in question following the annexation of Crimea. 04.08.14 09:41 80 016 404 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

French and German foreign ministers ready for consultations with Russia on Donbas French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier are ready to initiate consultations with the Russian Federation to discuss aggravation in the Donbas. 10.08.15 23:18 22 946 403 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia to Meet in Berlin today The meeting was initiated by the German Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 02.07.14 01:53 33 587 396 Ukrainian Politics

Obama and Merkel: Sanctions on Russia must stay until it implements a deal to end fighting in Ukraine The U.S. and German leaders say sanctions on Russia must stay until it implements a deal to end fighting in Ukraine. 08.06.15 09:59 24 297 396 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

If terrorists seize Mariupol, this would put paid to Minsk agreements - Steinmeier Fall of Mariupol would become the last straw which will write Minsk agreements off. 13.03.15 17:32 39 417 389 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

West to retain sanctions against Russia until Minsk agreements fulfilled, - White House The U.S., Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and France have confirmed sanctions against Russia will remain in force until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented. 16.11.15 20:50 32 414 382 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Merkel recognizes Ukraine's reform efforts and pledges further support German Chancellor Angela Merkel recognized on Wednesday Ukraine's reform efforts and pledged further assistance to the country. 02.04.15 11:20 59 068 381 Ukrainian Politics

Buying Gas from Germany Naftogaz Ukrainy Can Save up to 1.7 Billion Dollars Naftogaz Ukrainy is planning to increase the volume of German gas transported though Ploand to 12 bliion cubic meters per year which will allow the cmpany to save up to $ 1.7 billion. 12.11.12 09:35 6 030 381 Previously in trend: Gas War

Russia is Ready to Let Ukrainian Border Guards on their Checkpoints - German Foreign Minister Russia is prepared to allow officers of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on their border points for the implementation of border control. 02.07.14 21:21 37 587 368 World

Donbas terrorists express new level of cynicism: they are playing irresponsibly with thousands of lives - German Foreign Minister The militants’ actions in the Donbas and their refusal to take part in any talks express a new level of cynicism. 03.02.15 19:10 114 478 359 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

By annexing Crimea, Russia disrupted world order in Europe - Merkel On the eve of the G7 leaders summit, which will be held June 7-8 in the Bavarian Schloss Elmau (Elmau Castle hotel), German Chancellor Angela Merkel outlined "major threats to the world community." 03.06.15 12:05 48 475 359 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

All energies spent on Greece would be better to invest in Ukraine or for plight of refugees in Europe, Minister of Economy of Germany says Sigmar Gabriel, the leader of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), Minister of Economy and vice-chancellor of Germany expressed harsh criticism of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. 07.07.15 21:06 55 069 353 Economics

Bundeswehr criticized actions of AFU during counteroffensive, - Bild According to the Bild publication, the Bundeswehr critically assessed the use of the Armed Forces of the West in the conduct of war during the counteroffensive. 25.07.23 17:19 44 725 330 Previously in trend: War

Further Sanctions Against Russia Are Inevitable - Merkel It will be possible to abolish the restrictive measures only when Russia will take enough efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, the head of the German government says. 25.11.14 23:58 64 516 328 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine wants to give Ukrzaliznytsya management to German company for 10 years. VIDEO The authorities of Ukraine want to give Deutsche Bahn AG, the national railway operator of Germany, management of Ukrzaliznytsya (Ukrainian Railways) for a period of 10 years. 23.01.20 10:50 38 712 327 Economics

After Poland, Russia Suspended Gas Supplies to Slovakia and Germany Over the last days, a number of European states have suffered from decrease in amounts of gas supplied from Russia. 11.09.14 11:57 98 473 310 Economics

Chief of Cologne police dismissed after New Year's Eve violence, - Reuters Cologne police chief Wolfgang Albers has been relieved of his duties following criticism of his handling of violent clashes in the city on New Year's Eve. 08.01.16 19:38 28 217 302 Incidents

Elections in Donbas should be held in first half of 2016, - Steinmeier German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes that elections in the Donbas are to be held in the first half of this year. 01.03.16 10:35 47 597 300 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Refugees from Ukraine in Germany are not welcomed, - Ambassador Melnyk Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andrii Melnyk believes that the country is not very hospitable to Ukrainian refugees. 13.06.22 17:30 52 094 299 World

Merkel named key condition for possible lifting of sanctions against Russia German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that a possible lifting of sanctions against Russia is still tied to Russian authorities' commitment to observation of the Minsk agreements. 15.10.15 14:04 97 062 299 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Conflict in Ukraine drives German tank orders, - Financial Times Nato’s eastern European members are displaying “concrete interest” in buying German heavy weaponry, one of the country’s largest defence groups has revealed, as the Ukraine conflict exposes gaps in conventional deterrence. 20.08.15 22:32 46 758 296 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

It Is Impossible to Refuse from Dialogue with Russia - Head of European Commission European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker cautioned the EU against breaking ties with Russia. 12.12.14 22:31 18 516 291 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"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 41 687 282 Economics

Russian woman living in Germany urged Putin to hit Ukrainians in Dresden. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian Alyona Dirksen, who currently lives in Germany, called on dictator Putin to bomb Ukrainians in Dresden. 12.10.22 17:12 61 469 281 Previously in trend: War

Conflict in Donbas might enter new stage at any moment – Steinmeier German foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned about the possibility of a new escalation of tension in Eastern Ukraine. 16.08.15 17:55 29 109 279 Ukrainian Politics

USA disappointed with Germany’s indecision on supplying tanks to Ukraine - media According to Sky News, the United States is disappointed with Germany’s indecision on supplying Ukraine with Leopard tanks. 20.01.23 23:21 12 333 278 Previously in trend: War

Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia discussed ways for Donbas conflict settlement Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia emphasize the necessity of urgent meeting of the Contact team on Donbas. 02.01.15 14:04 23 465 275 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany has handed over 6% of its Leopard 2s and no Fuchs or Wiesel APCs to Ukraine - Melnyk Germany has given Ukraine only 6% of its Leopard 2s, but has not given any Fuchs or Wiesel APCs. And this is what we need for the offensive. 22.04.23 23:14 13 440 263 Previously in trend: Aid to 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 68 697 263 World

Freedom. Equality. Variety. These are values we celebrate today in Berlin - Ambassador Makeev spoke at LGBT Pride. VIDEO Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany Oleksiy Makeyev took part in the Pride parade in Berlin. 22.07.23 19:24 8 877 256 World

Ukraine has good preconditions for further positive development, Merkel says to German investors. VIDEO (in Ukrainian) German Chancellor Angela Merkel positively evaluated Ukraine's economic perspectives at the Ukrainian-German business forum in Berlin on Friday. 23.10.15 14:06 37 648 251 Economics

Bundestag Believes that EU Should Introduce the Next Level Set of Sanctions Against Russia as Soon as Possible Russia took no measures to de-escalate the conflict in the east of Ukraine so we have to apply the third package of sanctions against it. 16.07.14 12:05 68 346 251 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

German government coalition decided not to deliver Leopard II tanks to Ukraine, they say it will take long time to train soldiers According to the co-chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Lars Klingbeil, the government coalition made a unanimous decision not to supply battle tanks to Ukraine, as it will take a long time to prepare the Ukrainian military. 15.09.22 21:31 23 010 250 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine