A debate has arisen in Germany regarding the country's possible participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out such a possibility, but society and politicians are divided in their opinions.
Germany has expressed readiness to join the system of security guarantees for Ukraine. The scope of support has not yet been determined, but the participation of the Bundeswehr is not excluded.
A Ukrainian Patriot radar, damaged by a Russian strike and considered lost, has been restored by Bundeswehr engineers. The radar has successfully returned to service and has already helped destroy another Russian target.
The German army has launched an air bridge to the Gaza Strip, dropping 14 tons of humanitarian aid. The action is part of a joint project with Jordan, announced by the German Chancellor.
Germany will transfer additional Patriot launchers to Ukraine as a first stage. Other system components will be transferred within 2-3 months.
A Bundeswehr helicopter crashed into the Mulde River in Germany, killing two people. The Minister of Defense visited the crash site, and the search for one person is ongoing.
Bundeswehr Major General Christian Freuding stated that Russia aims to expand drone production for simultaneous attacks of up to 2,000 UAVs. He emphasized the need for more effective air defense in Ukraine and the development of "smart countermeasures."
Germany is discussing the purchase of up to 1,000 Leopard 2 tanks and 2,500 GTK Boxer armored vehicles worth 25 billion euros. This is part of a plan to form six NATO brigades and transform the Bundeswehr into the strongest army in Europe.
Gitanas Nausėda criticizes the insufficient determination of anti-Russian sanctions, calling for disconnecting banks from SWIFT, sanctions against the "shadow fleet" and energy companies. He also emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine.
The head of the Bundeswehr Association stated that Germany needs up to 260,000 soldiers for NATO's defense needs. The Bundeswehr currently has about 181,500 soldiers.
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft monitored German troops during the Iron Wolf exercises in Lithuania. This confirms the threat from Moscow and the need to strengthen counterintelligence.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the continuation of military support for Ukraine and the intention to make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe. The West cannot accept an imposed peace.
The German army is negotiating with large companies to organize logistical support for NATO. The German government is preparing a "logistics hub" for NATO in accordance with the strategy.
The Bundeswehr is negotiating with logistics companies to transfer troops and equipment to the eastern border of NATO. Germany has been designated as the Alliance's logistics hub.
The German Defense Minister stated that the Bundeswehr reform aims to reduce bureaucracy in procurement and expand infrastructure. Germany seeks to strengthen its defense and support Ukraine.
The new German government plans to renew military service on a voluntary basis. The issue of compulsory conscription remains open for the time being, but a registration system will be introduced.
The Porsche SE holding company, which has suffered losses, is considering re-entering the arms market. The company has experience in developing the Leopard tank for the Bundeswehr and is already investing in the development of drones.
According to German intelligence, Russia is preparing for a major war with NATO. Moscow may try to test the Alliance with a limited military operation against the bloc's countries.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with General Carsten Breuer to discuss Russia's preparation of new divisions. The parties analyzed military assistance from allies and reforms in the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Oleksandr Syrsky met with Carsten Breuer, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, to discuss military cooperation. The parties discussed the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for weapons and maintenance of German equipment at the front.
The Bundeswehr has begun construction of the Arrow 3 missile defense system at the Holzdorf air base. The system will be able to destroy missiles at an altitude of up to 100 km and is expected to be fully operational by 2030.
Germany has provided another package of military aid to Ukraine, including drones, artillery and ammunition. The total amount of military support since the beginning of the war has reached 28 billion euros.
Scholz considers the debate about the participation of the Bundeswehr in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine premature. The German Defense Ministry has announced its readiness to send troops for support after the war.
The Federal Supreme Court of Germany has authorized the extradition of a Ukrainian man who did not want to serve in the army because of his personal beliefs. In Ukraine, the man is accused of violence against a police officer.
A 41-year-old former Bundeswehr soldier suspected of a series of rapes was detained in Sumy region. The man is wanted by the Bamberg Prosecutor's Office for sexual crimes and distribution of prohibited content.
The Bundeswehr has recorded six cases of unidentified drones flying over the base in Schweising, where Ukrainian troops are training with Patriot. The German military suspects Russian espionage.
67% of Germans support military aid to Ukraine, of which 27% are in favor of increasing it. There are significant regional differences: in the West, support is 70%, in the East - 53%.
The number of German army personnel decreased to 181,150 at the end of the year. The reduction affected mainly temporary military personnel, while the number of professional soldiers increased.
The German government has approved authorization for the Bundeswehr to shoot down unknown drones that threaten people or critical infrastructure. The decision was made due to an increase in the number of cases of drones flying over strategic targets.
In Germany, unidentified drones were spotted flying over a chemical park, an ammunition depot, and a military airfield. Police are investigating possible espionage in the context of Russian aggression.
