German Defense Minister Pistorius and FM Baerbock work to mobilize the additional military aid before 23 February elections, while the Chancellor considers this unnecessary.
Berlin boosts Ukraine's air defenses with advanced missile systems and ammunition as Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure intensify, though Taurus long-range missiles remain absent from the package.
Currently, Russia targets German infrastructure and energy systems, funds far-right parties AfD and BSW, spreads disinformation through social media, Pistorius says.
Meanwhile, Russian soldiers launched a massive pre-dawn artillery barrage on Kherson, firing 1,000 shells in 40 minutes while attempting to cross the Dnipro River.
European powers contemplate their largest military deployment to guarantee Ukraine's security, though key questions about mandate and composition remain unresolved.
The move reflects broader changes in German politics, where decades of military restraint have given way to more assertive defense policies, though domestic budget challenges and political instability could complicate these plans.
Beyond immediate battlefield needs, the deal is part of a broader strategic collaboration that includes plans for domestic weapons production in Ukraine, highlighting a shift from crisis response to sustainable military self-sufficiency.
As evidenced by the extensive deployment of the previous 140 Marders across various units, including the Marines, these vehicles have become an integral part of Ukraine's mechanized capabilities.
European People's Party MEP Jens Geiseke aims to surpass his previous $79,000 fundraising record with a five-day bicycle tour from Saxony to Strasbourg.
As Alternative for Germany surges to second place in polls, its leader Tino Chrupalla pushes for peace deal favoring Moscow and questions Germany's NATO membership.
EU military mission aims to train 75,000 Ukrainian troops by 2025, as Defense Minister Umerov negotiates new partnerships for strategic reserve brigade preparation.
The Federal Archives of Germany have transferred nine historically significant Ukrainian films to the Dovzhenko National Center, spanning a critical period from 1919 to 1940.