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Germany bolsters Ukraine’s air defense against Russian missiles with third Patriot system

As Russia persists in its bombardment of Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure across various oblasts, German Ambassador to Ukraine announced that Germany delivered a third Patriot air defense system to Ukraine and that the Ukrainian military personnel completed their training to operate it in Germany.

byVira Kravchuk

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer. Image: RFE/RL

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Rheinmetall’s Ukrainian expansion is building a defense industry powerhouse

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is investing heavily in Ukraine, setting up joint production facilities for armored vehicles, ammunition, and air defense systems. The move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and position Rheinmetall as the "number one option for the Ukrainian army."

byOlena MukhinaandbyBohdan Miroshnichenko

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

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German Foreign Minister: Ukraine aid is not “charity gesture” but rather “investment” in European security

Speaking at a conference on Germany's National Security Strategy, Annalena Baerbock stressed that the country is committed to protecting "every square centimeter" of Europe, emphasizing that supporting Ukraine is essential to this goal.

byVira Kravchuk

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Christoph Heusgen. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Chairman Munich Security Conference: Only NATO membership will bring long-term peace to Ukraine

The former German UN ambassador and current chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, advocates maximum toughness against Russia.

byBenjamin Looijen

A Ukrainian soldier, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua

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Germany may hold more basic training for Ukrainian army recruits

"We have received more training requests as Ukraine continues to mobilize, in particular for basic training'' Lieutenant-General Andreas Marlow, head of the EU's special training command near Berlin, said in an interview on Thursday 27 June.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Germany, Poland, France to hold joint military exercises in 2025

Germany, France & Poland (Weimar Triangle) agree to a joint military exercises in Poland in 2025.

byMaria Tril

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Germany transfer over 40 trucks for Ukrainian border guards at front

Germany has delivered 41 Mercedes Arocs trucks to Ukraine, which will be used by the State Border Guard…

byMaria Tril

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German vice chancellor warns China of economic fallout over Russia’s support

Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck linked China's support for Russia to potential economic consequences during talks in Beijing on 22 June.

byMaria Tril

German Federal police officer protecting the city

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Three men arrested for spying on Ukrainian target in Germany

Three spies from Ukraine, Armenia, and Russia were taken into custody by German police in Frankfurt am Main on 19 June for allegedly gathering information on behalf of an undisclosed foreign secret service.

byVira Kravchuk

A Ukrainian soldier prepares 155mm artillery shells in his fighting position. Illustrative image, photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Rheinmetall received largest order in company history for supply of ammunition, including to Ukraine

The main purpose of the order is to replenish the stocks held by the German army and its allies, as well as to provide support to Ukraine in its defense.

byBenjamin Looijen

A German flag, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Reuters: Germany holds up passage of new EU sanctions package on Russia

Germany's hesitation was due in part to an internal disagreement between its foreign ministry and the chancellor's office, diplomats and a source familiar with the matter said.

byBenjamin Looijen

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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Reuters: Russia resorts to blackmail and bribery to recruit spies in Germany

Moscow attempts to hire Germans to spy for it after Europe's expulsion of some 600 Russian diplomats, Germany's domestic security service said.

byOlena Mukhina

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German Foreign Minister Baerbock warns: Without continued support for Ukraine, war could expand to EU and NATO

The minister underscored the critical need for sustained international solidarity with Kyiv.

byOlena Mukhina

luxembourg join international drone coalition supporting ukraine ukrainian soldier swarm fpv drones ukraine's general staff

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Ukraine launches first-of-its-kind Unmanned Systems Forces to supply more drones to military

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the establishment of this new branch in 2024, emphasizing the critical role of drones on the frontline.

byOlena Mukhina

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9-year-old Ukrainian found dead in Germany, police investigate homicide

Valeriia and her mother moved to Germany in 2022 to escape the war in Ukraine, while her father remained in Ukraine serving on the front line according to his own words. The girl was missing for over a week since 3 June after she did not return home after school where she had not come at all that morning.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

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Peace Summit in Switzerland sparks hysteria in Moscow, says Ukrainian foreign minister

In Moscow, panic prevails as the upcoming Peace Summit threatens the Russian narrative of a divided world over the support of Ukraine, said Ukraine's top diplomat.

byOlena Mukhina

MIM-104 Patriot air defense system, illustrative image. Photo: Depositphotos.

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Bloomberg: Germany weighs sending Ukraine fourth Patriot air-defense system

Germany is considering sending a fourth Patriot system to Ukraine. This would come on top of the three that Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government has pledged already.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Germans divided over permitting Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, poll finds

A recent survey reveals that 49 % of German citizens support a decision to allow Ukraine target Russian bases with Western weapons, however opinions divide between West Germans and East Germans.

byVira Kravchuk

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the Bundestag's Defense Committee

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Bundestag defense chair backs Germany’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian military targets

In light of Russia's offensive in Kharkiv Oblast and intensified attacks on civilians, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the Bundestag's Defense Committee, welcomed Germany's policy shift allowing Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against Russian military targets but emphasized that this decision "should have happened much earlier”.

byVira Kravchuk

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 831: Ukraine plans to attract global investment in domestic arms production

Ukrainian soldiers are providing invaluable feedback to global defense companies by testing their weapons, equipment, and technologies on battlefield, said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

byOlena Mukhina