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Bundestag backs Merz’s appointment as chancellor at second attempt

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz with hopes for increased leadership in European affairs during a critical period for the continent.

byMaria Tril

rheinmetall build shell factory ukraine after finalizing joint production procedures 155mm artillery ammunition milinua german defense giant moves forward major manufacturing investment cooperation deepens across multiple sectors news ukrainian reports

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Defense giants unite to boost European missile capabilities amid growing Russia’s threat

As Europe mobilizes an unprecedented €800 billion to rebuild its military capabilities against the Russian threat, defense giants Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have formed a strategic alliance to produce missiles and ammunition.

byOlena Mukhina

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Future German Foreign Minister: Putin must understand that we are for Ukraine

The future head of German diplomacy Johann Wadephul plans to convince the Trump administration that a strong Ukraine serves American interests.

byMaria Tril

Friedrich Merz, Chairman and candidate for chancellor of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), speaks at the party's headquarters, the Konrad Adenauer House, after the forecast of the German federal election for the 21st Bundestag. Michael Kappeler/dpa

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Future Chancellor of Germany: Ukraine can become EU member only after war

In his first major foreign policy statement since securing a coalition agreement, Friedrich Merz declared that Ukraine's path to European institutions requires an end to hostilities.

byMaria Tril

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Two-thirds of Germans fear Russian attack on other European countries

Germans express declining confidence in NATO's security guarantees, with 80 percent doubting US protection, a new survey reveals.

byMaria Tril

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18-year-old Ukrainian footballer dies in Germany, embassy confirms investigation

The death comes just months after two Ukrainian basketball players, aged 17 and 18, were killed in Germany in winter 2024, with authorities at that time suggesting their Ukrainian origin as a possible motive.

byMaria Tril

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

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Air Defence, drones and radars: Germany announces new arms supplies to Ukraine

German and Estonian foreign ministers underscore continued support for Ukraine's defense efforts.

byMaria Tril

german budget committee seeks approval € 3 bn ukraine aid parliament bundestag berlin westportal01 dbt/zumbansen parliament's has requested finance minister joerg kukies approve additional billion euros ($313 billion) military reports

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Germany approves $ 3.2bn of new military aid to Ukraine for 2025

Germany will provide Ukraine with IRIS-T air defense systems as part of a newly approved $3,2 bn military aid package for 2025, German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit said.

byMaria Tril

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Some 54% of Germans back Ukraine ceding territory to Russia for peace

36% of Germans, mainly Greens, oppose Ukraine ceding territory to Russia for peace. Pro-Russian AfD supporters show highest support (71%) for Ukrainian territorial concessions.

byMaria Tril

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European security advisers travels to Washington amid ceasefire talks

Security advisers from Britain, Germany and France made an urgent trip to Washington as negotiations for a Ukraine ceasefire proceed without European involvement, according to WELT.

byMaria Tril

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German intelligence chief warns Russia plans to test NATO’s Article 5 unity

Germany's Federal Intelligence Service head warns Russia intends to test NATO's collective defense commitment, with threat timeline accelerating if Ukraine war ends before 2029, enabling resource reallocation against Europe.

byOlena Mukhina

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German optics firm circumvents sanctions to supply Russia through Turkish shell company – investigation

A German optical manufacturer has sold nearly $800,000 worth of military-grade sights to Russia during the Ukraine war, disguising them as non-military equipment.

byMaria Tril

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Germany pledges 100 IRIS-T missiles for Ukrainian air defense

A new delivery of 100 IRIS-T missiles from Germany follows the recent transfer of a sixth air defense system to Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

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Russian woman and German man on trial for murdering Ukrainian refugees to steal their baby

A German couple is on trial for killing two Ukrainian refugees to pass off their baby as their own,with a verdict expected by February.

byOlena Mukhina

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Unidentified drones spotted over Ramstein air base, German media reports

Multiple unidentified drones have been spotted flying over the Ramstein Air Base and industrial sites in Germany.

byMaria Tril

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Scholz arrives in Kyiv, pledges $ 680 million in military support

In a surprise visit, Scholz reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Ukraine, positioning the country as Europe's "strongest supporter."

byMaria Tril

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Norway and Germany allocate $ 2.1 million to support energy resilience of small businesses in Ukraine

A new grant program offers Ukrainian entrepreneurs over $21,000 for energy equipment investments.

byMaria Tril

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German Bundestag may put issue of Taurus for Ukraine to vote

The Free Democratic Party is exploring a parliamentary vote to potentially override Chancellor Scholz's resistance to providing Taurus missiles to Ukraine, according to an interview with party leader Christian Dürr.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine’s Dnipro Oblast receives 100 generators from Germany

Educational and medical facilities in Dnipro Oblast will receive German-provided generators amid infrastructure challenges due to Russian persistent shelling and attacks

byMaria Tril

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Britain and Germany to equip helicopters for Ukraine with modern weapons

A new British-German defense initiative aims to provide Ukraine with upgraded Sea King helicopters equipped with modern weapons systems.

byMaria Tril