Berlin boosts Ukraine with air defense, armor in latest aid
Germany will transfer 10 Marder infantry fighting vehicles and IRIS-T air defense missiles to Ukraine as part of its newly announced $1.1 billion military aid package.
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Assistant of German far-right AfD top candidate for EU elections arrested in China spy case
An individual linked to the far-right AfD party's leading candidate for the EU elections was among those arrested for alleged spying for China, raising concerns about its political ties.
German Foreign Minister: NATO is “central anchor of security” in Europe
Calling Russia's war against Ukraine the "greatest-ever threat to peace in Europe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has highlighted the alliance's importance in maintaining peace and security in Europe
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 768: Russia’s disinformation war continues as over half of Russians accuse Ukraine of Moscow attack
A recent survey by Anglo-Ukrainian online pollster OpenMinds reveals that over 50% of Russians aged 31 to 50 believe Ukraine was involved in the attack at Crocus City near Moscow, highlighting the effectiveness of Russia's disinformation campaigns.
Germany suspends production of Taurus missiles
Thomas Gottschild, head of German Taurus manufacturer, says production halted due to laws prohibiting "weapons in reserve"
German prosecutors charge Siemens staff over Crimea turbine deal
Siemens employees accused of bypassing sanctions to sell gas turbines to Russian-annexed Crimea. Europe's industrial giant embroiled in controversy over alleged embargo breach involving energy equipment sales to occupied territory.
France, Germany allow tank manufacturer KNDS to establish branch in Ukraine
KNDS will create a unit in Ukraine to produce ammunition and spare parts for equipment. The memorandum of understanding will be signed in Paris on 26 April
German media reveal possible ‘secret reason’ for not transferring Taurus to Ukraine
The German t-online reports, after a closed-door Bundeswehr defense committee meeting, that effectively using Taurus allegedly requires a huge amount of data & a special computer system that only the Bundeswehr has.
Second Ukrainian basketball player dies to injuries sustained in Germany attack
A knife attack in a Düsseldorf first left a 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball dead on 10 February; this week, a second victim, an 18-year-old basketball player, perished from his wounds in a German hospital.
German Rheinmetall plans to produce ammunition in Ukraine
The relevant declaration was signed between Rheinmetall and a Ukrainian partner company on the sidelines of the 60th Munich Security Conference. The Ukrainian partner company's name and the start of the production have not been revealed for security reasons.
Ukraine FM Kuleba to Germans: “Support our fight, our victory will also be your victory”
Ukrainian FM Kuleba's Berlin visit focuses on gaining support against Russia amid Middle East crisis, underlining continued Western political support.