Munich court jails Russian-linked spy for six years — his accomplices walk free on probation
German judges said the trio scouted railways and military bases to sabotage Germany’s support for Ukraine, acting under Russian direction.
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German minister arrives in Kyiv during massive Russian strike, pledges continued economic support
Germany's Development Minister Svenja Schulze met with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv on 30 Oct., emphasizing that the country's reconstruction requires private sector capital beyond the €9 billion annual government commitment Berlin has already pledged.
“Fortress in dark”: Moscow’s assault on Sloviansk power plant masks deeper goal
Russia fights against the light. On 30 October, Russian aviation dropped guided bombs on the Sloviansk Thermal Power…
Learn to be fearless and brave from Ukraine, German historian tells Europe
It would perhaps also mean learning how to triumph, Karl Schlögel tells at country's top literary prize
Munich Airport shuts twice in one night—security reports drones, police find nothing
Authorities grounded flights on 18 October night after back-to-back sightings of suspected drones circling the runways, but no objects or suspects were found.
Poland refuses to extradite Ukrainian in Nord Stream case to Germany, Tusk says case is closed
A Polish court has rejected Germany’s request to hand over a Ukrainian accused of bombing the pipeline back in 2022, releasing him from custody.
Italian court blocks extradition to Germany of Ukrainian accused of 2022 Nord Stream sabotage
The Cassation Court annulled the ruling to hand over the former Ukrainian officer, calling for a new judicial review.
Ukraine to build German Lynx infantry vehicles and repair Leopard tanks under new deal
The freshly signed agreement covers high-end defense tech, training programs, and support for Ukrainian-made combat systems.
“Already under fire today”: Germany’s intelligence leaders sound alarm on Russian threats
He said that the current state of affairs between Moscow and the EU could shift rapidly, adding "To achieve this goal, Russia will not shy away from direct military confrontation with NATO if necessary."
Spiegel: Merkel-era Germany trained Russian troops just before Russia’s 2014 Crimea invasion
German officers and Rheinmetall helped develop Russia’s war simulation centers months before Putin seized Crimea.
ISW: Russia steps up covert and overt attacks on Europe — NATO races to reinforce defenses
The think tank describes Moscow’s actions as part of “Phase 0,” the psychological and informational groundwork for a potential future war with NATO.
Unidentified drone breaches NATO base in Germany
The military police at Germany's Geilenkirchen NATO base reported an unidentified drone in its restricted flight zone to civilian authorities, marking another violation in a series of previous incidents
“Putin is laughing at West”: Ukraine traces 102,000 foreign components in Russian weapons after biggest strike of war on Lviv
Zelenskyy revealed that Russia’s 5 October attack relied on thousands of imported electronics for missiles and drones, demonstrating how international supply chains are exploited for war.
Germany deploys helicopter after “military” drones shut Munich airport again
The drones escaped before they could be identified — over 6,500 travelers were affected.
Fifteen drones cross from Belgian army camp into Germany — but Belgium says no proof of Russian hand yet
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said it's probably a form of hybrid threat to create unrest, fitting Russia's years-long pattern.
Spiegel: German drone tech meets Ukraine’s frontline reality — and battlefield feedback rewrites the blueprints
The frontline of the Russo-Ukrainian war has become a classroom for German engineers, forcing them to abandon theory and learn combat innovation.
Munich joins list of European airports disrupted by drones as airspace incidents rise
The airport halted all operations for hours overnight on 2 October after drones were spotted near the airfield, impacting 32 flights.
Explosives in corn cans: Russia’s plot to strike Poland, Lithuania, and Germany revealed
Authorities intercepted a courier carrying disguised bombs and drone parts.
Tomahawks for Kyiv would send message to Kremlin — but allies must also build launchers, says expert
The missile itself can reach deep into Russia’s rear.
Germany creates anti-drone Center as “swarms” detected over border state
Germany is developing a joint drone defense research project with Israel while establishing a new anti-drone center, as Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt responds to mounting security concerns across Europe.