Germany

Germany ready to take further restrictive measures to increase costs for Russia, German Chancellor's spokesperson says German Chancellor Angela Merkel stands by her view that European sanctions against Russia can only be unwound once Moscow fully implements the Minsk peace deal for eastern Ukraine. 20.06.16 15:59 11 231 26 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Dormitory with Ukrainian refugees burned in Germany, a child died in fire (updated) In Germany, a fire broke out in one of the houses where Ukrainian refugees lived. There are victims of the accident. 05.06.23 00:27 18 229 26 World

I know nothing about Scholz’s peace plan - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he did not know anything about the so-called peace plan of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 11.09.24 18:12 3 325 26

Germany will continue to supply Ukraine with weapons, - Scholz Prior to the EU, NATO and Group of Seven summits, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised Ukraine further support, including by arms. 22.06.22 17:51 3 431 26 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

German politicians call on Scholz to provide tanks and infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine: Now is not time for hesitation German legislators and other politicians are calling on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to lift the ban on supplying the AFU with Leopard main battle tanks and Marders infantry fighting vehicles because they are needed for the quick liberation of the territories captured by the Russian Federation. 12.09.22 12:40 7 583 26 World

Cry when you see me: "Hungry" stones can be seen in Elbe and Rhine riverbeds with marks of years when there were droughts and famines. PHOTOS "Hungry stones" are found in riverbeds in Europe, where the water level has fallen. 15.08.22 14:30 26 490 26 Society

German Prosecutor's Office investigates leak of intelligence data on Russian atrocities in Bucha The German prosecutor's office is investigating the leak of German intelligence information about the Russian military's crimes against civilians in Bucha. 16.07.22 20:59 25 040 26 World

Special services of Russian Federation spied on training of Ukrainian military in Germany, - Spiegel Minidrones and suspicious vehicles were spotted near the training bases. It is possible that the Russians could get access to the phones of the soldiers of the Armed Forces. 26.08.22 15:07 12 135 26 World

Germany will not supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine and will not send its soldiers - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated that as long as he heads the country's government, Berlin will not supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and will not allow German soldiers to participate in the war. 16.12.24 16:14 2 148 26

Zaluzhny discussed with Bundeswehr Inspector General Breuer preparations for counteroffensive and provision of F-16 The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny held a meeting with the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer this week. 07.05.23 17:18 5 098 26 Previously in trend: War

German opposition leader Merz proposes to give Putin ultimatum, and in case of failure to comply - to give Ukraine Taurus The head of the Christian Democratic Union and candidate for the German chancellorship from the opposition CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz, proposed that the government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz issue an ultimatum to Russia to stop bombing civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and in case of Russia's failure to comply with it, to transfer long-range Taurus missiles to Kyiv. 16.10.24 21:15 5 017 26 Previously in trend: War

There is no need to call for truce: it would justify crimes of Russian Federation, - Steinmeier Calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine are now irresponsible, as a ceasefire would justify Russia’s violation of international law. 29.11.22 08:50 6 283 25 Previously in trend: War

Germany will decide on fighter jets for Ukraine within two weeks, - Pistorius Germany is rethinking its position regarding the possible supply of Western fighter jets to Ukraine. 05.06.23 15:10 3 615 25 World

US "peace plan" is not final, - Wadephul German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, commenting on the US "peace plan" for Ukraine, noted that it is not a final plan. 21.11.25 11:54 2 496 25 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan

Germany interested in continuing gas transit through Ukraine - German Chancellor Germany is in favor of continuing gas transit through Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. 18.01.22 18:19 1 764 25 Economics

Supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine does not depend on transfer of Abrams, - spokesman of German government, Hebestreit The German government stated that there was never a link between the supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine and the supply of Abrams tanks by the United States. 20.01.23 14:53 3 847 25 Previously in trend: War

New Patriot from Germany to be delivered as soon as possible - Air Force The delivery of the additional Patriot system from Germany to Ukraine will take some time, but this process will take place as soon as possible. 14.04.24 13:34 3 666 25 War in Ukraine

Ukraine received two more Gepard installations from Germany As part of military aid to Ukraine, Germany handed over two more Gepard anti-aircraft self-propelled guns. 08.03.23 16:53 4 849 25 World

Scholz held telephone conversation with Zelensky: Germany will never recognize "referendums" in occupied territories German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky. 28.09.22 17:25 2 257 25 Previously in trend: War

Putin’s plans go beyond Ukraine, - Bundeswehr General Breuer The Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, General Carsten Breuer, believes that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's plans "go beyond Ukraine". 02.09.25 08:49 4 494 25 Previously in trend: Threat of Russian agression to EU miltary training of belarus and russia

Combat work of Ukrainian crew of German air defense system "IRIS-T". VIDEO The Air Force Command has published a video showing fragments of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the German IRIS-T air defence system. 17.10.24 09:29 14 027 25 Previously in trend: War

Berlin hampers sanctions against Russian oligarchs, Reuters Germany is making slow progress on sanctions against Russian oligarchs and institutions. In half a year, the amount of frozen assets increased by 1 billion euros 04.03.23 18:47 4 068 25 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Scholz was nominated for post of chancellor: I will ensure that there are no wrong decisions on Ukraine The Executive Board of the Social Democratic Party of Germany has unanimously nominated Olaf Scholz as a candidate for chancellor. 25.11.24 15:20 2 703 25 Previously in trend: War

More than a million refugees from Ukraine are registered in Germany Since beginning of full scale war more than one million refugees from Ukraine have registered in Germany. 08.10.22 00:38 3 321 25 Previously in trend: War

New aid package from Germany includes production of new IRIS-T systems and missiles for air defense, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO The corresponding video was published by the president’s press service, Censor.NET informs. 21.11.23 20:20 3 242 25 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Germany hands Ukraine new package of military aid: ammunition, RQ-35 Heidrun UAV, Zetros trucks, and combat helmets Germany has handed over another package of military assistance to Ukraine. It includes, among other things, 25 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones and ammunition for Leopard 1 tanks. 17.01.24 12:37 6 697 25 Previously in trend: Aid to 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 36 692 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Ukraine expects from Germany not only Leopard, but also spare parts for them, - Ministry of Defense Ukraine expects from Germany not only Leopard tanks, but also spare parts for them. 05.02.23 19:01 1 942 25 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Germany and Sweden are not against using their weapons to liberate Crimea Ukraine has the right to use weapons received from Germany and Sweden to return Crimea. 16.08.22 15:45 7 876 25 World

Germany will deliver 68,000 155-caliber ammunition to Ukraine The budget committee of the German Bundestag approved a framework agreement on the production of artillery shells. The country will supply Ukraine with 68,000 shells worth 278 million euros. 15.12.23 12:52 3 418 25 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Germany plans to increase number of bomb shelters due to threat of war with Russia Germany is preparing a plan to expand its network of bomb shelters amid a potential confrontation with Russia. Currently, Germany has up to 580 bunkers and protective facilities left over from the Cold War. These shelters can only accommodate up to 480 thousand people, which is about 0.5% of the population. 08.06.25 13:16 1 321 25 Previously in trend: Germany is getting ready to Russian attack

Germany, France continue support of Ukraine German Foreign Minister Maas expressed the hope that the Donbas Conflict will end during the term of the new Ukrainian president. 30.05.19 15:31 1 380 25 Ukrainian Politics

Russia only understands language of force, pressure must increase – Merz To end the war in Ukraine, pressure on Russia must be increased, as it only understands the language of force. 10.06.25 20:56 2 073 25 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia

Germany can join "aviation coalition", although it does not have F-16, - commander of German Air Force, Gerhartz Germany may join the "aviation coalition", despite the fact that the Bundeswehr does not have F-16 fighters. 24.05.23 13:06 3 454 25 World

Germany, Britain and France have no plans to conclude defense pact with Ukraine, - Berlin Germany, Great Britain and France do not yet have concrete plans to conclude a defense pact with Ukraine. 26.02.23 16:03 9 354 25 World

Germany is ready to completely stop supply of Russian gas, - Scholz Germany and all of Europe are ready for the fact that Russia may completely stop supplying natural gas to European countries. 10.09.22 16:23 7 158 25 Economics

Scholz again rejects call to lift all restrictions on use of Western weapons in war with Russia German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he was not going to change the current rules on the use of Western weapons by Ukraine against targets in the Russian Federation. 12.07.24 12:25 2 914 25 Previously in trend: War

There were developments in negotiations with Putin, but not very large-scale, - Scholz In the negotiations between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian dictator Putin, "there were developments", but not particularly large-scale ones. 17.09.22 17:38 8 732 25 World

Number of Ukrainians aged 18–22 in Germany rises tenfold after easing of travel restrictions – Die Welt After Ukraine allowed men aged 18 to 22 to travel abroad, the number of young Ukrainians arriving in Germany to seek protection has increased tenfold. 15.10.25 16:59 3 406 25 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Zelensky visited military base in Germany where Ukrainian soldiers are trained and presented awards to soldiers. VIDEO On May 14, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Bundeswehr military base in Aachen, where Ukrainian troops are undergoing training, and presented awards to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 14.05.23 22:48 7 326 25 World

Germany detains two Russian agents who wanted to sabotage military aid to Ukraine - Spiegel Two agents working for Russian special services were arrested in Bavaria, Germany. They were planning sabotage at military infrastructure facilities to disrupt the supply of military aid to Ukraine. 18.04.24 12:26 4 968 24 World

Destruction of enemy armored vehicle with German high-precision SMArt 155 projectile. VIDEO Artillerymen of the 24th King Danylo Brigade destroyed a Russian armored vehicle using a high-precision German SMArt 155 projectile of 155 mm caliber. 25.09.23 09:43 12 801 24 Previously in trend: War

Tanks for demining, mobile heating systems: Germany transfered another batch of assistance to AFU Germany has handed over another batch of military aid to Ukraine. 14.01.23 20:25 4 361 24 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany Makeev is confident that Armed Forces of Ukraine will still receive Leopard tanks: Changes of this magnitude in worldview cannot happen instantly Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeev is sure that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will get Leopard tanks sooner or later. 02.01.23 19:49 2 651 24 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Germany is ready to seize Russian assets to help restore Ukraine, - mass media Germany is open to using billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine rebuild, if the legal issues are resolved and allies follow suit. 03.01.23 15:35 4 274 24 World

MP of Scholz’s party calls for buying weapons for Ukraine around world In view of Russia’s massive attacks on Ukraine, foreign policy expert of the SDP (Social Democratic Party of Germany), Niels Schmid, called for the purchase of more weapons around the world for delivery to Ukraine. 10.01.24 19:55 2 103 24 World

Deutsche Welle complained to Kuleba about spokesman of MFA Nikolenko asks not to compare them with Russia Today The German foreign service Deutsche Welle said that the statements of Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko about its Russian editorial team playing along with the Kremlin’s propaganda are not true, and called on Dmytro Kuleba to deal with the situation. 21.08.22 19:24 5 181 24 World

Russian who killed Ukrainian soldiers in Germany is charged German prosecutors have indicted a Russian man who fatally stabbed two Ukrainian soldiers undergoing rehabilitation after surgery this April. 23.10.24 16:18 9 852 24