Germany

Germany transfers Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, - government of Germany The federal government has decided to provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with "Leopard-2" main battle tanks. 25.01.23 13:00 12 412 62 Previously in trend: War

18-year-old Ukrainian basketball player Artem Kozachenko, who was stabbed in attack in Germany, dies in hospital. PHOTO Ukrainian basketball player Artem Kozachenko, who was seriously stabbed in an attack in Germany a week ago, has passed away. 20.02.24 21:59 14 608 62 World

Counteroffensive of Armed Forces of Ukraine is impressive, but Russian troops have not yet been rejected - head of German Ministry of Defense Lambrecht The German Ministry of Defense believes that the advance of the Ukrainian military in the east is impressive, but the Russian troops have still not been withdrawn from the territory of Ukraine. 18.09.22 16:05 6 341 62 Previously in trend: War

Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspected of blowing up Nordstream, - mass media German Prosecutor General Jens Rommel issued the first arrest warrant in the case of bombing the Nord Stream gas pipelines - Ukrainian Volodymyr Z is suspected, who is currently wanted. 14.08.24 10:35 11 575 62

There are very few battle-worthy Leopard 2A6 tanks left in Ukraine, - Bundestag deputy Schäfer Of the Leopard 2A6 tanks that Germany has given to Ukraine, only a few are currently fit for use in combat. 02.01.24 16:49 28 600 61 World

Germany does not plan to participate in future deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, because it does not have these planes, - Scholz The Bundeswehr does not have F-16 fighters at its disposal, so Germany’s participation in the "aviation coalition" is not discussed. 21.05.23 11:15 2 893 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Melnyk to Sholtz: Russia only understands strength. Give Putin ultimatum Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Melnyk believes that Germany should not ask, but in an ultimatum form, demand Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine. 20.11.22 15:39 6 737 61 World

If everyone helped like Germany, war would have ended long time ago with victory of Russia, - Mateusz Morawiecki Russia would have defeated Ukraine a long time ago if the rest of the countries helped the defense forces as much as Germany does - the first economy in Europe. 09.08.22 10:13 19 296 61 Previously in trend: War

15-year-old Ukrainian was injured in xenophobic attack in Germany A 15-year-old Ukrainian man was attacked near Dusseldorf, Germany. The boy was injured as a result of the incident. 13.02.24 21:41 13 750 61 World

German military leaves Greenland ahead of schedule, - Bild A group of German soldiers who recently arrived in Greenland are leaving the island amid customs threats from US President Donald Trump. 18.01.26 17:08 11 390 102 Previously in trend: US control over Greenland Trump wants to see Greenland as part of US

Germany will provide Ukraine with largest package of military aid, - Spiegel The German government has put together another military aid package to support Ukraine worth around 2.7 billion over the coming weeks and months. 13.05.23 09:03 13 957 60 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyi, Steinmeier meet in Berlin. PHOTO A meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun in Berlin. 12.07.21 11:26 6 945 60 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine's defense needs are being considered at US Air Force base "Ramstein" in Germany. Among participants of meeting are representatives of more than 40 countries Today, April 26, at the US Air Force Base "Ramstein" in Germany, a meeting of heads of defense agencies of more than 40 countries began, dedicated to military assistance to Ukraine. 26.04.22 11:13 15 834 60 Previously in trend: War

Merkel voiced conditions of her participation in Astana meeting in ‘Normandy format’ German Chancellor Angela Merkel "remains open" for participation in the meeting in ‘Normandy format’ to resolve the situation in the Donbas, however she voiced as a condition the actual observance of the cease-fire and heavy weapons withdrawal from the east of the country. 16.01.15 18:43 70 323 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We have proposals which can help improve the security situation in Ukraine," - Steinmeier German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says there are new ideas as to how to improve the security situation in the Donbas. 15.08.16 11:15 18 992 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Results of 7th "Ramstein": Air defense from Sweden, HAWK from Spain, ammunition from Germany, Greece and Poland The seventh meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine was very successful. 16.11.22 21:55 18 778 60 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Putin does not want to talk, he wants to destroy Ukraine, - Berbok German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock is convinced that the Russian dictator Putin is not interested in peace talks, and everyone has already understood this. 01.03.23 16:00 8 869 60 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine was aware of Kozak's visit to Berlin in advance, will know how it passed - Kuleba Ukraine was aware of Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia's Presidential Executive Office Dmitry Kozak's recent visit to Berlin in advance and will know how this visit goes, and therefore it does not imply any games behind Kyiv's back, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. 14.05.20 17:07 10 196 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany says Russia’s Navalny poisoned with nerve agent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the same type of Soviet-era nerve agent that British authorities identified in a 2018 attack on a former Russian spy, the German government said Wednesday, citing new test results. 02.09.20 17:34 10 361 60 Incidents

41% of Germans are for and against Ukraine ceding territories for sake of peace, survey The Germans are divided on whether Ukraine should make territorial concessions to Russia in exchange for peace. 03.03.23 15:49 4 270 59 Previously in trend: War

Bundestag did not support opposition’s submission on transfer of Taurus to Ukraine The vast majority of members of the German parliament are in favor of continuing assistance to Ukraine, including the military, but the Bundestag did not support the submission of the largest opposition faction, the conservatives, on November 16 to decide on the supply of Taurus cruise missiles. 16.11.23 17:55 6 473 59 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

10 Leopard 1 tanks to arrive in Ukraine in coming days - German Defence Ministry A shipment of German Leopard 1 tanks and other equipment for the frontline will arrive in Ukraine in the coming days. 10.10.23 19:47 4 067 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine and Germany sign agreement on security cooperation. PHOTO In Berlin, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a security cooperation agreement. 16.02.24 13:30 4 850 59 World

Scholz opposes supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles because their use allegedly requires participation of Bundeswehr soldiers German Chancellor Olaf Scholz claims that the use of long-range Taurus cruise missiles requires the participation of Bundeswehr soldiers, so he does not support the provision of these weapons to Ukraine. 06.10.23 19:50 5 984 59 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

In Germany, they offer to hire Ukrainian refugees even with only basic knowledge of German language The German government urges Ukrainian refugees to be employed without a sufficient level of German because they can learn the language not only at courses but also while working. 18.11.23 13:27 6 303 59 Incidents

Scholz on arms deliveries to Ukraine: "It will arrive on time" German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured that German weapons, which Berlin promised to provide to Ukraine to counter Russian troops, would arrive on time. 17.06.22 23:11 8 718 59 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Federal Environment Minister Hendricks came to inspect Chornobyl Power Plant. VIDEO Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety Barbara Hendricks arrived in Ukraine to carry out an inspection of the Chornobyl Power Plant. 23.03.16 16:58 16 252 59 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine, Germany conduct operation to detain international carjackers’ ring, - National Police Chief Kniaziev. PHOTO The law enforcement agencies carry out over 20 searches in Ukraine and Germany seeking evidence against a ring of carjackers. 22.11.17 15:07 83 606 59 Ukrainian Politics

Poland wants to receive from Germany $1.3 trillion in reparations for Second World War, - Kaczynski Poland estimates its World War II losses caused by Germany at 6.2 trillion zlotys ($1.32 trillion). 01.09.22 15:48 8 667 58 World

German government cuts military support to Ukraine despite promises to do opposite - Die Welt The German government, despite promises, has not increased military support for Ukraine; the opposition considers this behavior shameful. 19.07.22 22:26 15 416 58 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Merkel appeals to Putin to use his influence on separatists, - German government spokesman Seibert Speaking on phone, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to use his influence on separatists in eastern Ukraine to stop the violence there. 07.02.17 19:25 8 039 58 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

German companies paid more taxes to Russian budget than firms of any other EU country - Bild Before full-scale invasion, 371 German firms were operating in Russia, and now there are 262 left. However, they paid more taxes to Russian budget than firms from any other EU country. 04.07.23 22:54 7 100 58 Previously in trend: EU sanctions

Germany Heard Klimkin’s Request and Prepared Technical Assistance to Ukrainian Army Export permits for German diesel engines for the needs of the Ukrainian army are being processed. 28.11.14 19:11 25 620 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian President held meeting with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. PHOTO The leaders emphasized the necessity of full and strict implementation of the Minsk agreements by the Russian party. 30.11.15 22:20 16 444 57 Ukrainian Politics

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 8 933 65

Poroshenko hopes that Trilateral Contact Group meets in Minsk on Dec. 21 At the beginning of the meeting, the President has introduced newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Federal Republic of Germany Andriy Melnyk. 19.12.14 20:15 7 723 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany will hand over Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine as soon as possible - government of Germany Germany will fulfill its promise regarding the tanks and hand them over as soon as possible. 06.02.23 15:30 14 575 57 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Merz elected as German Chancellor at second attempt - Spiegel The German Bundestag has supported the appointment of Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz as the new federal chancellor at the second attempt. 06.05.25 17:46 10 478 72 Previously in trend: Friedrich Merz Chancellor of Germany

German government: We see Ukraine’s readiness for negotiations, but we do not see desire of Russian side to negotiate Germany maintains the position that Ukraine should decide when and how to negotiate with Russia. 07.11.22 20:56 9 683 57 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine needs weapons, because words cannot stop Putin, - Burbock German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbok assured that Germany would continue to support Ukraine, including with weapons, because "Putin cannot be stopped by words." 03.06.22 19:06 5 736 57 War in Ukraine

Germany will supply arms to Ukraine as part of "circular exchange," - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced further arms supplies to Ukraine as part of the so-called circular exchange with partner countries. 06.07.22 21:54 15 443 57 Previously in trend: War

German strikes on Russian territory do not threaten escalation - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not believe that allowing Ukraine to strike military targets in Russia with weapons supplied by his country will lead to escalation. 04.06.24 09:13 6 396 56 World

With supply of aircraft, we can go too far and become party of war, - Vice Chancellor of Germany Habek The Minister of Economy and Vice-Chancellor of Germany, Robert Habeck, opposed the provision of combat aircraft to Ukraine not only today, but also in the future. 01.02.23 13:31 3 893 56 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

As part of helping Ukrainian culture, Germany will support opposition Russian mass media, - Tkachenko The money that Germany has allocated to support Ukrainian media will be partially directed to help Russian opposition media. 02.09.22 19:19 4 946 56 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Poroshenko Discussed Settlement of Situation in Donbas with Merkel The President of Ukraine and the Chancellor of Germany discussed further settlement of the situation in the Donbas 14.08.14 21:45 19 837 56 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia has two options for new offensive in Ukraine, - German Ministry of Defense The German Ministry of Defense believes that Russia has two options for a new offensive in Ukraine in 2023. 25.12.22 18:54 31 860 55 Previously in trend: War

Germany will transfer 16 Zuzana self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, - German government Germany will provide Ukraine with 16 Zuzana self-propelled howitzers (in cooperation with Denmark and Norway), 130 heating systems and 36 medical transporters. 11.10.22 22:48 15 835 55 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

German government is to approve 187 Leopard-1 tanks for Ukraine today, - Business Insider Today, the German government is to issue permission to the defense concern Rheinmetall and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) to supply Ukraine with 187 Leopard-1 tanks. 07.02.23 12:41 8 931 55 Previously in trend: War