Telegraph: Complex maintenance of German Leopard tanks cripples combat effectiveness in Ukraine
One defense analyst noted that older, simpler tank designs from the 1960s often prove more practical despite weaker armor protection.
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European security advisers travels to Washington amid ceasefire talks
Security advisers from Britain, Germany and France made an urgent trip to Washington as negotiations for a Ukraine ceasefire proceed without European involvement, according to WELT.
German FM criticizes her government’s hesitancy on Ukraine support
Baerbock confronts the government's cautious approach, highlighting internal divisions and political disagreements over funding mechanisms amid the election campaign.
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.
Scholz, Trump agree to seek peace in Ukraine in phone call
The German Chancellor and US President-elect agreed to pursue fair peace while European leaders prepare for potentially reduced US support.
No Tauruses for Ukraine, says Scholz
He praised himself for being cool-headed
Germany’s Chancellor believes it to be possible to find diplomatic consensus with Trump on Ukraine
German leadership signals openness to collaborative strategy with new US administration regarding the Russo-Ukraine war.
Ukraine shows off new drone tech to Scholz and Zelenskyy, including AI systems
The two leaders were shown new UAVs, FPV drones, and ground robots, including AI-guided systems developed in Ukraine and in collaboration with Germany.
Zelenskyy implies that Russia should “go f#ck itself” as Scholz visits Ukraine
During a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the potential peace…
Scholz arrives in Kyiv, pledges $ 680 million in military support
In a surprise visit, Scholz reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Ukraine, positioning the country as Europe's "strongest supporter."
Scholz slams election rival’s 24-hour ultimatum to Putin as “Russian roulette”
Conservative Friedrich Merz proposes a 24-hour ultimatum to Putin: halt attacks on Ukrainian civilians or face Berlin supplying Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles.
Scholz admits that conversations with Putin were never pleasant
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz claimed again after his controversial phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that talking…
Germany to send thousands of “Mini-Taurus” drones to Ukraine capable of destroying Russian tanks
Germany says it will deliver AI-powered drones to Ukraine that have a range four times greater than the kamikaze drones previously used in Ukraine.
Der Spiegel: German coalition collapse сould delay Ukraine drone deliveries
The collapse of Germany’s ruling coalition has raised concerns over potential delays in arms supplies to Ukraine, including critical drone deliveries, as budget negotiations and political uncertainty loom.
Scholz dropped plans to call Putin few months ago at Zelenskyy’s request, Ukrainian ex-FM Kuleba says
However, Scholz called Putin on Friday anyway despite Ukraine's objections.
Zelenskyy calls Scholz-Putin phone call “Pandora’s box” weakening Russia’s isolation
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stressed the need for "strong actions" to compel Russia toward peace, rejecting persuasion as ineffective and exploitable.
Scholz calls for peace in Ukraine during first phone call with Putin in two years
In a recent phone call, Russian ruler Vladimir Putin expressed openness to negotiations, yet maintained his stance on retaining territories seized during the war.
Telegraph: Ukraine defense support at risk as German government dissolves
The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition highlights the need for broader European support as Russian forces advance.
Scholz caused German government crisis by denying Ukraine Taurus missiles, fired minister says
FDP leader Lindner calls for an immediate new election, saying Chancellor Scholz's obstruction of effective military aid for Ukraine led to the collapse of their governing coalition.
