Germany views Putin’s Schröder ceasefire proposal part of Russia’s hybrid strategy aimed at dividing West. It could consider him on one condition
Berlin's initial response was unambiguous, as German officials dismissed the proposal.
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“This is just like Putin”: WWII bunker that once documented Nazis opens museum of Russia’s war against Ukraine
A Destroyed Ukrainian Volunteer Van Is Now on Display in a Berlin.
Germany will pay for “hundreds” of Patriot missiles for Ukraine as strategic partnership signed
Germany to provide IRIS-T launchers, invest in deep strikes, jointly develop mid-range drones
Druzhba pipeline partially repaired by end of April — enough to function, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline will be operational by end of April and signals readiness to reset Ukraine-Hungary ties after Magyar's election win.
Germany puts €1 million on the table to unmask Berlin blackout arsonists
The public has until 24 February to submit tips on the early January attack that cut power to thousands of households in the German capital, with government sources saying the massive reward signals investigators currently have no leads on the perpetrators.
Parts of Berlin still without power after sabotage—Ukrainians organize one of the warming shelters
With repairs delayed, locals find relief in aid points set up by authorities, and one by Ukrainian refugees who know how to survive outages.
Zelenskyy confirms Russia still demands all of Donbas in “peace” plan
The Ukrainian President firmly ruled out any territorial concessions, saying the country won’t recognize Russian control de jure or de facto.
Berlin talks show “progress” on Ukraine peace as EU scrambles to secure $220 bn loan
European unity faces dual threats as Italy joins Belgium in opposing a $220 billion loan plan using frozen Russian assets and territorial concessions remain disputed in peace negotiations.
Trump administration considers NATO Article 5-style guarantees for Ukraine, Axios source says
An Axios report cites a senior United States official describing a legally binding security proposal tied to a peace deal.
Der Spiegel: Germany’s AfD lawmakers suspected of feeding sensitive Bundeswehr data to Russian intelligence
CDU and SPD are demanding answers after the AfD submitted detailed and structured parliamentary requests, which officials say resemble coordinated intelligence-gathering.
Ukraine scaling to 600-800 interceptor drones daily, while Berlin and Copenhagen becoming weapons export hubs
Ukraine expects Neptune missile variants and new Flamingo systems in mass production by December.
German politicians visit Kyiv — and vote against delivering more air defenses to Kyiv
Despite a €4.5 billion proposal to compensate for suspended US aid, CDU and SPD factions blocked the allocation in the budget committee.
Berlin commits $ 500 million to Ukraine, sourcing weapons directly from US reserves
The goal is rapid delivery of air defense and other vital gear. NATO says the package will include urgently needed air defense systems.
Merz meets Zelenskyy in his office in Berlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived by helicopter at the German chancellery for a videoconference with Donald Trump and European leaders, one day before the US president's planned summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska
600 tanks, 400 fighter jets, two aircraft carriers: Europe’s shopping list for post-American defense
Europe needs a next-level army if it hopes to defend itself against Russian President Vladimir Putin without US support.
Russia still demands Ukraine’s surrender after two hours call with Trump
Words of peace mask déjà vu diplomacy - capitulation first, ceasefire later.
WP: Putin’s Russia will never stop threatening West, says expert after Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Despite years of sanctions, two dozen world leaders attended Russia's Victory Day parade, allowing Putin to exploit divisions between Trump's America and Europe.
German president accuses Putin of “historical lies” and Trump of “breach of values”
In a Bundestag address, Steinmeier accused Russia of glorifying invasion through false WWII comparisons and criticized the US abandonment of shared post-WWII values.
AfD escapes “extremist” label for now despite half of Germany wanting them banned
The AfD, which actively supports Russia, demands the cancellation of the intelligence agency's decision, calling it part of a politically motivated smear campaign.
Berlin court upholds ban on USSR symbols for 8–9 May
The court justified banning USSR flags as they could suggest militant intent or sympathy for Russian aggression during the memorial days.