Ukraine’s UN envoy Melnyk urges Germany to lead efforts to end Russia’s war by transferring 30% of its aircraft, pushing EU/G7 funding, and redirecting frozen Russian funds to rebuild Ukraine.
The German chancellor-in-waiting prepares the visit for 9 May, as the Kremlin threatens him after Merz supported future Taurus missile supplies to Kyiv.
Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s firm opposition to sending Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine may soon be reversed, as incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz signals a potential policy shift.
Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party has formalized opposition to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine while facing their lowest poll numbers in years.
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.
Public opposition in Germany illustrates the political challenges facing Western military support for Ukraine, even as the war enters a critical phase that demands advanced weaponry.
The Free Democratic Party is exploring a parliamentary vote to potentially override Chancellor Scholz's resistance to providing Taurus missiles to Ukraine, according to an interview with party leader Christian Dürr.
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.
Olaf Scholz reaffirms Germany's refusal to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Meanwhile, US and UK leaders discuss allowing Ukraine to target Russia with Western missiles.