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German volunteer killed in action in Ukraine
A German volunteer, a former soldier of the Bundeswehr, has been killed on the front lines in Ukraine,…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 752: Allies call for more aid to Ukraine to halt potential Russian offensives in coming months
As the prospect of renewed Russian offensives looms in the coming months, top diplomats from Czech Republic and Poland have called for more decisive action to aid Ukraine in defeating the Russian aggression.
Business Insider: German intel predicts potential Russian attack on NATO from 2026 onwards
A classified German intelligence report circulating in the federal government warns of a significant Russian military buildup that could enable an attack on NATO territory starting in 2026 after doubling conventional weapons capabilities, BI says.
Scholz refuses Taurus delivery to Ukraine again, media speculate “secret reasons”
Despite Ukraine's appeals, German Chancellor Scholz is repeatedly refusing to provide Taurus long-range missiles.
German FM says Taurus missile “ring exchange” with UK is “an option,” a move to free up more Storm Shadows for Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock supports transferring Taurus missiles to Ukraine and considers a Taurus/Storm Shadow "ring exchange" with the UK to provide more Storm Shadows for Ukraine "an option," despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's opposition to sending Tauruses to Ukraine.
US to launch reconstruction partnership for Ukraine in June 2024
On 6 March, the US Department of State and the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 745. Pope’s “white flag” diplomacy, Ukraine’s draft-dodging ring
Pope Francis strikes again, urging Ukraine to wave the white flag. Report calls to mobilize women to sustain the nation's defense.
Bloomberg: $ 1 trillion race to rebuild Ukraine gains momentum
Ukraine's reconstruction could be more than five times larger than the Marshall Plan, but the ongoing war and Russian occupation present significant challenges.
Ukraine defense backers to convene 19 March amid artillery ammo crunch
The US-led "Ramstein" contact group of around 50 nations backing Ukraine's defense will convene on March 19 to discuss fulfilling Kyiv's military needs amid Ukraine's artillery ammunition shortage.
Cameron says UK ready to send more Storm Shadows to Ukraine if Germany sends Tauruses to UK
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron confirms the proposal of a missile ring exchange with Germany, supplying Ukraine with additional Storm Shadow missiles in exchange for Germany's Taurus missiles, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.
UK Foreign Secretary: “Giving Ukraine weapons will help bring peace, not escalate war”
David Cameron, UK Foreign Secretary, visited Berlin, affirming that arming Ukraine would not escalate the war but aid in peace efforts, amid international pressure on Germany to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
Taurus leak reveals Germany’s dilemma as Europe awakens to new security reality
The German Taurus leaks shed light not only on the technical details of a possible Taurus strike on the Crimean bridge, but Europe's shifting security landscape, as France and Germany compete for leadership amid evolving US priorities and the urgent need to support Ukraine's defense.
Intercept of German generals planning Taurus strike on Crimean bridge: full translation
Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan published a German-language audio intercept of this discussion and a very bad Russian translation. We give you a good English one.
Germany probes Russia’s leak of military call discussing Taurus missiles for Ukraine
German authorities probe potential Russian eavesdropping and disclosure of video conference call where German officers discussed Taurus missile and other potential weapon supplies for Ukraine.
Russia’s propaganda war: How Putin bought Germany
A new report exposes over 130 Russian influence agents active in Germany, even after the Ukraine invasion. Despite Berlin's support for Kyiv, the Kremlin exploits long standing economic ties to manipulate German politics and public opinion.
Ukraine in 2024: A defensive war with no chance of counteroffensive, German official says
Ukraine will have to focus on holding the front against Russia’s offensive, as it lacks the resources and support to regain lost territory, according to Anton Hofreiter.
Pistorius: Russia’s attack on NATO territory may occur in five to eight years
German Defense Minister Pistorius urges US legislators to approve the $60+ billion aid package for Ukraine, as billions in deals between German and American defense contractors now hang in the balance as lawmakers obstruct crucial Ukraine military aid.
Zelenskyy to address at Munich conference, meet with Scholz, Macron
During his trip to France, Zelesnkyy and Macron will sing an agreement on security guarantees, AP reported, citing a statement from the Elysee Palace.
German police detained suspected murderer of Ukrainian basketball player
The alleged 15-year-old attacker was detained Sunday after stabbing two Ukrainian athletes and killing one of them, German police and media reports.
17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player killed in attack in Germany
The young basketball players were attacked with knives in the street “simply because they were Ukrainians," the Kyiv Basketball Federation said. One player died in the hospital, his fellow remains in intensive care.