Germany to train 20,000 Ukrainian soldiers by end of 2024
As part of the European mission EUMAM Ukraine, the training focuses on modern combat techniques and the operation of advanced military systems provided by Western allies.
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Media: Scholz’s peace plan suggests Ukraine cede territory to Russia
Italian media reports on German Chancellor Scholz's alleged Ukraine peace plan, involving potential territorial concessions, which Kyiv rejects, while Moscow remains open to proposals.
Polish PM Tusk cancels Germany trip as bilateral relations sour
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's last-minute cancellation of his trip to Germany for the M100 Media Award ceremony, coupled with Chancellor Scholz's withdrawal, highlights worsening Polish-German relations, per Euroactiv.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 928: Ukraine develops three-phase drone strategy to counter Russian UAVs by 2025
Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia dropped over 800 bombs and launched 300 drones on Ukraine in just one week.
Media: Scholz calls for renewed peace effort in Ukraine
This follows Ukraine's first Peace Summit in Switzerland, where leaders outlined a framework for negotiations.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 926: Ukraine’s Kursk operation thwarts Russian offensive, says top Ukrainian general
Meanwhile, the US has announced a $250 million military aid package for Ukraine at the Ramstein meeting in Germany.
US General Brown urges allies to support Ukraine’s military industry at Ramstein meeting in Germany
He stressed the need for continued efforts in providing essential equipment and training to bolster Ukraine’s military industry amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Germany fears Russian defeat, says foreign policy expert
Dr. Benjamin Tallis claims Berlin fears a Ukrainian win could destabilize Russia.
No Taurus for Ukraine while Scholz reigns, claims foreign policy expert
Dr. Benjamin Tallis asserts the German chancellery seeks a quick war end to preserve pre-2022 business interests, despite widespread public support for Ukraine's victory.
Russia conducts large-scale psychological warfare in Europe, FBI dossier reveals
The FBI-obtained documents reveal Russia's extensive disinformation campaign aimed at winning over Europeans' hearts and minds, which entails manipulating UK, Italian, French and German officials, influencers and journalists.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 924: Germany orders 17 IRIS-T air defense systems for Ukraine
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy initiated a major cabinet reshuffle, citing the need for "new energy" in the government.
Germans want Ukraine to win – but not Scholz, says foreign policy expert
The rise of populist parties in Germany's recent elections signals frustration with the federal government, not a demand to end military aid to Ukraine. Dr. Benjamin Tallis argues that Chancellor Scholz’s cautious stance on aid contrasts with public opinion, which strongly supports a Ukrainian victory.
Germany sends new military aid package to Ukraine, including IRIS-T, aerial and surface drones
Germany provided Ukraine with a new military aid package, including an IRIS-T air defense system, Vector drones, a recovery vehicle, engineer excavators, ammunition, unmanned surface vessels, first aid kits, and rifles to support Ukraine's defense.
Zelenskyy to US, UK, France, and Germany: Grant Ukraine permission to strike Russia with long-range weapons
The President of Ukraine emphasized that Russian terror can be effectively stopped only "by strikes on Russian military airfields, on their bases, on the logistics of Russian terror."
UK, Germany sign declaration, promising to sustain “our support to Ukraine and boosting European defence”
Germany and UK's joint declaration announces plans for a bilateral cooperation treaty to be signed by early 2025, covering various areas of cooperation, including their close partnership and continued support for Ukraine.
NATO base in Germany raises alert level amid Russian sabotage fears
German intelligence sources reveal a foiled Russian plan to attack a NATO airbase using drones, prompting increased security measures.
Diplomats honor Ukraine’s State Flag Day
Estonia’s Ambassador Annely Kolk shared an image of herself wrapped in the Ukrainian flag, while French diplomats illuminated iconic Parisian landmarks in blue and yellow.
NATO air base in Germany raised security level due to “potential threat”
A NATO air base in Germany has escalated its security level and sent non-essential staff home following intelligence indicating a potential threat. On 23 August, the security level at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen has returned to a lower risk level, Bravo+.
Scholz: Ukraine’s incursion of Russia caught Germany by surprise
German Chancellor Scholz stated Ukraine did not consult Berlin before its incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast. He expects the operation to be limited in time and scope, while confirming plans to reduce the aid for Ukraine, saying G7's plan will compensate for it.
Budget crunch: Will Germany keep supporting Ukraine?
One of Ukraine's strongest allies has imposed a spending cap despite Ukraine's ongoing offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, fearing the surge of far-right parties in coming elections. But experts warn, "If Russia wins, we'd need to find much, much more in Germany's budget.''