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The CDU/CSU parliamentary faction threatens to set up an investigative commission to find out how Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to the conclusion that Taurus cruise missiles can only be deployed with the participation of German soldiers, which led to the decision not to supply them to Ukraine.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warns of a potential €6 billion deficit in the Bundeswehr's budget for 2025, which threatens Germany's ability to meet the NATO target of 2% of GDP in defense spending.

Britain is ready to cooperate with Germany to help supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles, and in return Britain will provide additional Storm Shadow missiles.

According to President Zelenskyy, long-range weapons can change the course of the war, allowing Ukraine to withstand Russian long-range artillery and force them to retreat from the occupied territories.

Soldiers of the 47th Independent Mechanised Brigade destroyed Russian armoured vehicles that were used to transport infantry in the Avdeevskoe direction.

Next week, the opposition CDU/CSU faction will submit a resolution to the German parliament to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles from the Bundeswehr arsenal.

Zelenskyy said that while Ukraine is gradually strengthening its air defense, it is doing so more slowly than it would like and hopes to receive more systems from partners.

Bavarian Prime Minister Söder calls for a new vote in the Bundestag on the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and the resumption of their production for the Bundeswehr.

The German Ministry of Defense confirmed the authenticity of the intercepted conversation between the Air Force officers, but could not confirm the accuracy of the details discussed due to possible changes.

The head of Germany's defense committee calls for increased security measures amid reports of wiretapping of German officers by russia.

The German Navy frigate Hesse successfully attacked and shot down two drones during attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on February 27. This was its first combat operation.

Ukraine has once again asked Germany to supply Taurus cruise missiles amid an ongoing dispute in Berlin.

The German Parliament has voted in favor of partial legalization of cannabis, subject to appropriate rules and restrictions.

Speakers of the Ukrainian and Israeli parliaments discussed Israel's role in the implementation of the Peace Formula and strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation.

The German parliament has voted to recommend providing Ukraine with long-range TAURUS missiles, but the final decision will be up to the chancellor.

German Bundestag rejects proposal to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles.

The German Chancellor supports the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, but still refuses to transfer Taurus cruise missiles.

The chairman of the Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee called for a clear statement on the delivery of Taurus to Ukraine in the coalition's proposal.

NATO is developing plans to deploy the Alliance's armed forces across Europe in response to Russia's intensification of its defense industry and military buildup over the past year.

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration met with the Vice President of the Bundestag to discuss strengthening air defense in the region, support for IDPs, and German investments.

Chairman Stefanchuk met with Vice President of the German Bundestag Katrin Goering-Eckardt to discuss defense assistance to Ukraine and President Zelensky's peace initiative.

The German Bundestag approved €7. 6 billion in military aid to Ukraine in its 2024 budget, a move welcomed by President Zelenskiy, who said he appreciated Germany's consistent support.

The German budget for 2024, approved by the Bundestag, provides at least 520 million euros for the purchase of military equipment to be transferred to Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to rally European support for Ukraine on the eve of the EU summit.

The Federal Ministry of the Interior estimates that more than a thousand members of Italian mafia groups live in Germany. Mafia involvement is noted in the catering, food and automotive industries.