German peacekeeping troops in Ukraine to be discussed “in due time,” Pistorius says
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius indicated openness for a Ukraine peacekeeping role, calling Germany "NATO’s largest partner in Europe."
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German Defense Minister denies reports of Scholz blocking € 3 billion weapons package for Ukraine
The approval of the aid package, which would nearly double Germany's current €4 billion commitment to Ukraine for 2025, is still pending.
Germany’s Scholz blocks new € 3 billion Ukraine aid package
German Defense Minister Pistorius and FM Baerbock work to mobilize the additional military aid before 23 February elections, while the Chancellor considers this unnecessary.
German troops in Ukraine only after peace or ceasefire, says defense minister
Boris Pistorius stated that German soldiers will not be deployed to Ukraine as long as the war with Russia persists.
Pistorius criticizes limited German defense budget, calls for more funds amid Russian threat
The 2024 draft budget disappoints Boris Pistorius, who seeks additional funding for military needs and Ukraine aid.
Germany to purchase HIMARS systems from US for Ukraine
During German Defense Minister visit to the US, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that Germany, with $7.7 billion in aid for Ukraine in 2024, is the second-largest donor after the USA.
Pistorius warns of Russia’s surplus arms production
"One could be naive and say he [Putin] is doing this out of caution. I, as a more skeptical person, would say in this case, he is doing this because he might have something in mind or could have something," he said.
Bloomberg: German Defense Chief Pistorius compares Putin to Hitler
At a book event on Winston Churchill, German Defense Minister Pistorius draws parallels between Russian President Putin's war in Ukraine and Adolf Hitler's annexation of Czechoslovak territory, urging Europe to prepare for the possibility of a major Russian attack.
France, Germany allow tank manufacturer KNDS to establish branch in Ukraine
KNDS will create a unit in Ukraine to produce ammunition and spare parts for equipment. The memorandum of understanding will be signed in Paris on 26 April
German Defense Minister announces €500 million military aid package for Ukraine
Germany will also finance the purchase of 180,000 artillery shells through the Czech-led initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine, Boris Pistorius revealed.
Berlin: Germany is not an ally of Ukraine
Germany's Defense Minister emphasized that while Germany is committed to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, he clarified that Kyiv is not considered an ally of Berlin.
German Defense Minister makes his second unannounced visit to Kyiv
After arriving in Ukraine's capital, Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited a memorial to the Euromaidan revolution and laid flowers, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the start of the revolution in 2014.
Taurus missiles won’t be game changer in Russia-Ukraine war, Pistorius claims
Germany is still undecided about the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and doubts these missiles can radically change the situation on the front, the German Defense Minister believes.