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.
Polish FM Sikorski warns that a victorious Putin might mobilize Ukraine's industry and people for war, similar to Hitler's use of Czechoslovakia, potentially escalating to a direct threat against NATO countries including Poland.
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps reveals Italy's not yet officially confirmed covert provision of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, and urges Germany to provide Taurus missiles.
The Munich Security Conference's chief challenges German Chancellor Scholz’s refusal to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, saying Scholz's rejection is "becoming increasingly incomprehensible."
The United States hopes that the allies' decision to transfer long-range missiles, particularly ATACMS, to Ukraine will prompt Germany to make a similar move for its own Taurus cruise missiles.
German company Quantum-Systems GmbH's drone factory is going to manufacture 1,000 reconnaissance drones per year, including the production of spare parts.
Frustrated by the slow pace of aid and supply commitments from allies, German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck is in Kyiv on a surprise visit with a German delegation from the defense and energy industries.
Gaps in EU sanctions have left room for German corporate involvement in Russian efforts to rebuild destroyed and occupied Mariupol, which has propaganda value for Putin.
Germany has announced a contribution of 180,000 rounds of artillery shells to Ukraine, costing 576 million euros, as part of a Czech-led ammo initiative, bringing Germany's total recent support to over one billion euros, including a March aid package.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is being investigated for potential involvement in a Russian influence operation. Reports suggest that hundreds of thousands of euros from a pro-Putin network were directed to European politicians, including AfD members.