Germany

Germany plans to fully equip Bundeswehr by 2028 due to threat from Russia The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Technical Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) believes that it has only three years left to modernize and equip the German Armed Forces amid the growing military threat from Russia. 07.06.25 17:41 2 339 20 Previously in trend: Germany is getting ready to Russian attack

Head of Bundestag Defense Committee Strack-Zimmermann arrived in Kyiv for two-day visit The head of the defense committee of the German Bundestag, Marie-Agns Strack-Zimmermann, wants to know which German tanks Ukraine needs and thus increase the pressure on the chancellor of Germany. Negotiations on further arms deliveries are planned. 06.10.22 13:01 2 826 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Biden plans to visit Germany next week - Spiegel United States President Joe Biden, who had previously postponed his visit to Germany due to Hurricane Milton in the United States, plans to travel to Germany next week. 13.10.24 14:46 2 208 10

Pistorius: Germany will not disclose details of US weapons to be supplied to Ukraine The head of the German Defense Ministry dodged the question of the number and type of weapons that Europe will buy from the United States to help Ukraine. 15.07.25 17:05 932 12 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine

Volunteer fighter from Germany Stefan died defending Ukraine - Bild A 37-year-old volunteer from Germany Stefan was killed in action in eastern Ukraine. 15.03.24 16:25 5 050 10 Previously in trend: War

Germany scales up production and supplies Ukraine with drones similar to Russian "Lancet", - Defense Express The German company Helsing is ramping up production of the HX-2 combat drone and supplying it to Ukraine; successful tests and plans for serial production make this model a notable competitor in the tactical UAV market. 12.11.25 08:51 4 690 18 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Putin can take advantage of US transition period - Baerbock calls on Europe to increase aid to Ukraine German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Berlin and Europe to increase aid to Ukraine, as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may take advantage of the transition period in the United States to intensify hostilities at the front. 11.11.24 17:24 1 581 10 Previously in trend: War

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 1 555 20 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

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 5 543 60

Germany to provide Ukraine with €9 billion in annual financial support – Klingbeil Germany has pledged to allocate €9 billion annually to Ukraine over the coming years. 25.08.25 15:37 1 118 14 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Initiative to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense has already raised almost 1 billion euros - German Foreign Ministry The Global Initiative to Rebuild Ukraine’s Air Defense has already raised almost 1 billion euros. 21.05.24 12:58 1 145 10 Previously in trend: War

200 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers on Zetros chassis: Ukraine signs €750 million contract with Germany Ukraine is strengthening its defense cooperation with Germany. A number of new important agreements worth over €1.2 billion have been signed with German partners. 17.12.25 19:05 8 133 21 Previously in trend: Cooperation of Ukraine and Germany

There is no doubt that Russia will pose threat over next few years - Pistorius In Germany’s national security strategy, Russia is seen as a "temporary threat". 03.10.23 15:56 1 501 10 Previously in trend: War

Baerbock criticizes Scholz’s party for hesitating to support Ukraine On Saturday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats of weakening support for Ukraine. 07.09.24 19:59 2 538 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Strong Ukraine must be prerequisite for peace, it cannot be dictated from Moscow, - German government spokesperson Hebestreit German government spokesman Steffen Gebestreit believes that a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine cannot be dictated from the Kremlin. 06.01.25 19:59 711 10 Previously in trend: War

Putin must not win war against Ukraine - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must not win the war against Ukraine. 05.07.24 16:52 1 990 10 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy asks Merz to provide more weapons – Politico President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with "specific requests" for assistance in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities. 24.10.25 19:45 1 614 11 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Zelenskyi, Scholz have ‘some differences’ in assessment of Nord Stream 2 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that he discussed the security risks posed by Nord Stream 2 with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, noting they have "some differences in assessment." 14.02.22 16:13 6 790 10 Ukrainian Politics

Chancellor Merz, EU and G7 partners are following developments in Ukraine and expect fight against corruption to continue, - German government spokesman Cornelius Germany will continue to support Ukraine in its opposition to Russian aggression, but expects Kyiv to continue democratic reforms. 23.07.25 17:03 2 362 19 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Ukraine will receive three Patriot systems, 10 more are expected - Zelenskyy Ukraine has the funds to purchase three Patriot systems from the United States, two will be financed by Germany and one by Norway, and the country needs 10 such systems in total. At the same time, negotiations are ongoing with the Netherlands and other international partners. 25.07.25 11:27 2 084 15 Previously in trend: Patriot for Ukraine

Ukraine ambassador demands that Germany stop blocking arms supplies to Kyiv Germany must abandon its policy of blocking defensive arms supplies to Kyiv and help Ukraine fend off Russian aggression. 10.01.22 16:21 2 394 10 Previously in trend: War

Value of Russian assets frozen in Germany due to EU sanctions is 4.88 billion As of mid-September, the total value of assets frozen in Germany due to EU sanctions against Russia reached 4.88 billion euros. 21.09.22 13:41 1 006 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

France, Germany could discuss anti-Russian sanctions at EU summit German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she did not rule out discussion of sanctions against Russia at the upcoming EU summit. 20.10.16 11:29 6 104 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Britain and Germany to deliver 220,000 shells for Gepard and modern UAVs to Ukraine Britain and Germany have launched a joint project to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. Ukraine will receive 220,000 35mm shells for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun, as well as modern long-range drones. 21.07.25 19:48 1 216 10 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

Sunak asked new Prime Minister Starmer if he pressured Scholz to provide Taurus for Ukraine Former British Prime Minister and Conservative leader Rishi Sunak asked his successor, Keir Starmer, whether he discussed the need to provide long-range weapons to Ukraine in a conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 24.07.24 19:29 4 103 10

Three German defense companies already operate in Ukraine, one more may be added soon, - Zelenskyy Currently, there are three German defense companies operating in Ukraine. One more company may join them soon. 30.06.25 19:31 1 558 23 Previously in trend: Cooperation of Ukraine and Germany

Zelenskyy has arrived in Berlin. VIDEO Today, 13 August 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on an official visit to Berlin. 13.08.25 14:00 2 973 31 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visit to Germany

Germany will never recognize results of pseudo-referendums in territories occupied by Russian troops, - Steinmeier Germany will continue to support Ukraine. This was stated by the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the presentation of orders "For services to the Federal Republic of Germany" on the eve of the Day of German Unity 30.09.22 15:45 1 081 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany hands over additional missiles for IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine During the last week, Germany handed over additional missiles for the IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine. 15.12.22 19:39 5 385 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Germany will support Ukraine’s membership in NATO - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Germany's position on Ukraine's future membership in NATO has changed - now Germany supports our country's accession to the Alliance. 30.06.25 18:35 875 20 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s NATO membership

Pistorius predicts that Ukraine can form 2 battalions of Leopard tanks Ukraine will probably be able to form two battalions (62 units) of German Leopard-2 tanks after they are delivered to the country. 26.02.23 15:58 3 704 10 Previously in trend: War

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 3 826 12 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany allocates EUR 1 million to support energy sector of Ukraine - Embassy The Federal Foreign Office of Germany allocates EUR 1 million to Ukraine to support the energy sector of Ukraine. 16.11.22 19:58 689 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to prime minister of German Saxony: If Ukraine cedes territories, Russian army will become closer to Germany The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the Prime Minister of the German state of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, who offered to cede territories to Ukraine for the sake of peace. 27.12.23 13:54 2 287 10 Previously in trend: War

Russian special services are preparing anti-Ukrainian active measures in Berlin – Centre for Defence Reforms Russian intelligence services are preparing to carry out anti-Ukrainian active measures during the demonstration in Berlin scheduled for April 3, with the destruction of Ukrainian and Nazi symbols in order to create a picture for Russian propaganda. As part of the activities of the special services of the Russian Federation, they are considering the possibility of using violence. 31.03.22 16:13 9 458 10 Previously in trend: War

Discussions in which assistance to Ukraine is seen as charity are annoying. It is investment in our own national security, - Baerbock German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that NATO countries should strengthen the defence capabilities of Ukraine, which is countering Russian aggression. She called for the protection of the European peace order. 01.07.24 15:55 1 307 10

No signs of swift end to war in Ukraine – Merz German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that he currently sees no signs of a swift end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. 21.05.25 20:19 2 298 29 Previously in trend: Ending the war

Germany has not yet commented on DPRK’s deployment of troops to Russia: Does not have its own data to confirm Germany is not yet ready to express its reaction to the possible sending of North Korean soldiers to the front. 21.10.24 16:10 944 10

Russia already had security guarantees and refused them itself, - German Minister Lindner Russia already had security guarantees from NATO, but it itself refused them. 10.12.22 14:18 7 080 10 World

Supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine will not make Germany party to war - opposition leader Merz The head of the Christian Democratic Union and a candidate for German chancellor from the opposition CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz, said that the supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine would not make Germany a party to the war. 28.10.24 11:54 1 563 9

German Navy to patrol Arctic amid Russian threat, - Pistorius German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that the country will send warships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat posed by Russia's military build-up in the region. 30.06.25 19:10 1 280 11 Previously in trend: Presense of Russia in Arctic

Germany will change payment scheme for weapons for Ukraine, - Spiegel According to the new agreement of the government coalition, the Bundeswehr will have to buy a crash to replace the one transferred to Ukraine from a special fund for the development of the army, and not from a separate fund, as originally planned. 14.12.23 08:50 3 849 9 World

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 1 550 17 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

No Ukrainians among Munich attack victims, - Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry There were no citizens of Ukraine among those killed and injured in an armed attack in Munich’s Olympia mall. 22.07.16 22:59 3 839 9 Incidents

Germany plans to transfer two more IRIS-T and 30 Leopard tanks to Ukraine by end of 2024 This year, Germany plans to transfer several more air defense systems to Ukraine, including IRIS-T SLS, Gepard and Leopard tanks, self-propelled guns, and artillery ammunition. 19.08.24 15:11 2 706 9

Kuleba called on Berlin to speed up decision on tanks The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, expressed his belief that Germany will eventually make a decision to transfer main battle tanks to Ukraine, but for now he asks to speed up the decision and allow other countries that are ready to transfer their German-made tanks to do so. 11.01.23 19:03 1 918 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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 1 321 12 Previously in trend: Friedrich Merz Chancellor of Germany

Zelenskyy and Baerbock discussed the initiative to find additional air defense systems for Ukraine. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who is visiting Ukraine for the seventh time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. 21.05.24 17:39 2 343 9 Ukrainian Politics