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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.
Top German General: Germany must prep for potential war in 5 years
Bundeswehr Inspector General Carsten Breuer believes Putin wants to expand the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine eyes long-range missiles from US and Germany as Biden and Scholz meet
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US expressed hope that the meeting between US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz would pave the way for Ukraine to receive long-range missiles that it has been seeking from both countries to deter Russian attacks.
Scholz: West must sustain support for Ukraine, keep unity, boost NATO’s credible deterrence
In his WSJ op-ed, Germany's Chancellor Scholz stresses the global peril of a Russian win in Ukraine, advocating for continued Western aid and a fortified NATO to counteract Russia's threat to Ukraine's independence and European security.
Ukrainian fury as ZDF airs report normalizing life under Russia
A German TV report presenting Mariupol as lively under occupation, with no visible resistance, has infuriated Ukrainian officials and society.
Media: Germany to sign security agreement with Ukraine on Feb. 16
According to FAZ, a new security agreement between Germany and Ukraine is on the horizon, with plans for its signing at the Munich Security Conference. This move, part of a series of bilateral pacts, underscores a strategic effort to bolster security cooperation before Ukraine joins NATO.
Media: Pro-Russian Bundestag aide unmasked as FSB asset
A German MP’s aide sought over 90,000 euros from his FSB handler to finance legal efforts to limit German arms transfers to Ukraine, a journalistic investigation shows.
FP: US, Germany push to delay Ukraine NATO membership invite
Ukraine and its key allies are pushing NATO to invite Kyiv to join the military alliance at an upcoming summit this summer, but face opposition from the US and Germany, say officials, according to FT.
Rheinmetall to build new ammo factory to meet needs of Germany and Ukraine
Ukraine, which is in dire need of ammunition after the US cut off military aid, will receive a boost from a leading German arms manufacturer.
Scholz urges EU states to provide more aid to Ukraine
Scholz urges the EU member nations to send Ukraine more aid, with Germany committing €7 billion in 2024, over half the bloc's total funding.
Spiegel: Russia behind massive disinformation campaign to undermine support for Ukraine in Germany
The German Foreign Ministry has uncovered a large-scale and systematic disinformation campaign, orchestrated by Russia, that aims to sow discord and distrust among Germans.
Media: UK wants German Tauruses to send more of its Storm Shadows to Ukraine
Britain proposes acquiring German Tauruses as replacements for its Storm Shadows, aiming to supply Ukraine with more Storm Shadows. Chancellor Scholz's office is reviewing this strategic exchange, with potential support from Berlin, per Handelsblatt.
Media: Ukraine needs German Taurus missiles to hit Russian military targets, not Moscow says FM Kuleba
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba called on the West to stop even considering the possibility of Russian…
Germany commits to military helicopter transfer to Ukraine in historic first
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, following the 18th Ramstein format meeting, confirmed the transfer of six Sea King Mk41 multi-purpose helicopters, along with essential training and spare parts.
Media: Germany sends ammunition for Leopard 1 tank, reconnaissance drones to Ukraine
Germany has updated the list of military aid provided to Kyiv for the second time in a month.…