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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 9 472 10 Previously in trend: War

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 1 602 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 1 021 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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 3 717 10 Previously in trend: War

German Foreign Minister urges China not to support Russian aggression against Ukraine German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on China not to assist Russia in carrying out large-scale aggression against Ukraine. 03.07.25 21:58 910 10

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 6 821 10 Ukrainian Politics

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 5 412 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

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 1 094 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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 2 321 10 Previously in trend: War

It should have happened much earlier - Bundestag welcomed Ukraine’s permission to strike Russian Federation with German weapons The head of the Bundestag defense committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, welcomed Germany's decision to allow Ukraine to use German weapons against military facilities on the territory of Russia. She also expressed her conviction about the need to supply Ukraine with German Taurus cruise missiles. 04.06.24 18:41 2 301 10 Previously in trend: War

Merz on possibility of sending German troops to Ukraine: There are questions that are not so easy to answer German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was unable to answer the question of whether Germany was prepared to send troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees after the end of the war. 17.12.25 16:14 793 10 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Merz supports ban on Nord Stream as part of EU sanctions against Russia - FT German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports the ban on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines as part of a new package of EU sanctions against Russia. 23.05.25 10:44 1 112 10 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia launch of Nord Stream 2

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 2 416 10 Previously in trend: War

German foreign minister arrives in Ukraine. VIDEO German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Ukraine. 07.02.22 17:33 3 641 10 Ukrainian Politics

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 1 160 10 Previously in trend: War

Conditions of detention of Kuznetsov, suspected of blowing up "Nord Stream" pipelines, may constitute inhuman treatment, - his wife Former Special Forces soldier Serhii Kuznetsov, who is being held in custody in Hamburg, Germany, as part of an investigation into the bombing of the "Nord Stream 2" gas pipeline, is being held in conditions that raise serious concerns about human rights. 15.01.26 12:58 2 871 10 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines

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 5 084 10 Previously in trend: War

Ambassador to Ukraine to become new head of German intelligence - Spiegel The Federal Intelligence Service of Germany (BND) is likely to be headed by diplomat Martin Jäger, who has been serving as Germany's ambassador to Ukraine since 2023. 11.06.25 16:55 1 733 10 Previously in trend: German intelligence

Germany moves to new stage of military aid to Ukraine - Ambassador Makeiev Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev said that Berlin is moving to a new phase of military aid to Ukraine, with the purchase of weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers and the creation of joint defence enterprises. 28.07.25 14:33 2 822 10 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine

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 6 132 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

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 1 388 10 Previously in trend: Reforms in Germany

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 1 589 9

German Foreign Ministry considers actions of Russian military in Ukraine to be genocide The German government believes that official Kyiv should insist in international courts that Russia committed genocide during its aggression in Ukraine. 21.10.22 14:34 2 304 9 World

If Ukraine can return Crimea by force, it should be supported - Head of Munich Conference Goisgen Christoph Goisgen, former advisor to Angela Merkel and chairman of the Munich Security Conference, said that if Ukraine is able to return Crimea by military means, Germany should support it. 02.12.22 11:46 3 353 9 Previously in trend: War

Pistorius arrives in Kyiv on visit German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived on a visit to Kyiv. 12.06.25 09:18 2 033 9 Previously in trend: Pistorius’s visit to Ukraine

MEP Metsola calls for supplying Taurus to Ukraine Against the backdrop of Russia's escalating attacks on Ukraine, European Parliament Speaker Roberta Metsola called for the speedy delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. 23.11.24 14:48 1 544 9 Previously in trend: War

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 1 939 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Representatives of four EU countries joined negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva, media reports Italy, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom sent their representatives to the third round of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Geneva. 17.02.26 18:50 2 221 9 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations negotiations with Russia

Germany’s Baerbock in Kyiv discussing arms supplies Germany has not changed its stance on the issue of providing Ukraine with defensive weapons, and will try to prove their point to the Ukrainian side during a visit to Kyiv by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. 17.01.22 14:10 892 9 Ukrainian Politics

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

Zelenskyy meets with Baerbock: They discussed military support, investments in Ukrainian defense and challenges before start of winter On Monday, November 4, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who is on a visit to Kyiv. The politicians discussed military support, investments in Ukrainian defense, and challenges before the start of winter. 04.11.24 22:42 1 434 9

Germany has transferred 30 Patriot missiles to Ukraine and is preparing new aid package - Pistorius Germany has handed over 30 missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing a large-scale military aid package, including air defense, armored vehicles, drones and ammunition. 11.04.25 10:29 8 650 9 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine

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 17:59 835 9

Kerry arrived in Germany to discuss Ukraine, Syria with Steinmeier U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is on a visit to Germany starting from Monday, Dec. 4. 05.12.16 16:07 3 622 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany approves state budget with 7.6 billion euros for Ukraine On February 2, the Bundestag approved the federal budget for 2024. Earlier, the German government reported that more than 7 billion euros would be allocated for military support for Ukraine. This is about 1.6% of the budget. 02.02.24 15:02 1 559 9 World

Zelenskyi, Merkel discuss Normandy format talks Ukraine is grateful to Germany and France for supporting its peace initiatives. 10.11.20 17:54 1 348 9 Ukrainian Politics

Germany will provide Ukraine with additional Gepard installations and guided missiles by end of month By the end of February, Germany will hand over guided missiles, five Gepard self-propelled artillery units and other equipment to Ukraine. 08.02.23 09:46 4 977 9 Previously in trend: War

Only factor in escalation of war is Russia, - government of Germany Russia is the only party that constantly increases the level of escalation in Ukraine and in relations with the West. 20.01.23 17:41 1 456 9 Previously in trend: War

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 1 035 9 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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 3 858 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 2 736 9

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 3 867 9 World

Germany will purchase 66 wheeled armored personnel carriers for Ukraine The German government concluded a contract with Flensburger Fahrzeugbau GmbH (FFG) for the supply of 66 wheeled armored personnel carriers. 02.06.23 18:15 5 594 9 Previously in trend: War

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 2 377 9 Ukrainian Politics

Germany has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2025 Germany has extended the temporary protection of refugees from Ukraine until March 4, 2025, residence permits will be extended automatically. 24.11.23 16:27 2 881 9 World

Germany has already provided Ukraine with €94 billion in aid, German government says Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Germany has provided Ukraine with about €55 billion in military assistance and about €39 billion in civilian aid. 16.02.26 16:49 667 9 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Germany is preparing new package of military aid to Ukraine worth 1 billion euros - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke about the preparation of a new military aid package for Ukraine 16.02.24 15:14 4 238 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Merz to visit Ukraine on his first foreign trip as Chancellor – media Friedrich Merz, the likely future Chancellor of Germany, may make his first foreign visit in this role to Ukraine. 14.04.25 22:55 1 279 9 Previously in trend: Merz visit to Ukraine