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.
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German parliamentary chiefs arrive to Kyiv for first bipartisan Ukraine mission
Two key figures from Germany's ruling coalition landed in Kyiv on 1 Sept., marking the first time parliamentary leaders from both the CDU/CSU and SPD have visited Ukraine together since Russia's invasion began.
Merz ally accuses US of switching sides on Ukraine
Senior German defense lawmaker Kiesewetter warns against territorial concessions and criticizes potential revival of sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines.
German budget committee seeks approval for € 3 bn in Ukraine aid
Despite the SPD and Greens abstaining, Germany’s budget committee requested the finance minister’s approval for the military aid package.
Scholz caused German government crisis by denying Ukraine Taurus missiles, fired minister says
FDP leader Lindner calls for an immediate new election, saying Chancellor Scholz's obstruction of effective military aid for Ukraine led to the collapse of their governing coalition.