Friedrich Merz
The leaders of five EU countries called for deeper cooperation with Britain on clean energy. They want to accelerate its return to the EU electricity market.
Berlin plans to determine the format for developing a new fighter jet by the end of March 2027. Participation in GCAP or an Airbus project is being considered.
Germany plans to provide Ukraine with an additional €100 million for the restoration of water, energy, and transport infrastructure. The funds will also be used for equipment and repairs following Russian attacks.
Friedrich Merz invited partners to a meeting on November 19 to discuss assistance for Ukraine. The participants will also seek solutions for the supply of ammunition.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Germany is preparing a winter aid package for Ukraine. It was discussed together with air defense support, missiles, and F-16s.
Zelenskyy said that putin would use the phone conversation for history lectures and to avoid a meeting. Negotiations and a ceasefire are needed for peace.
Zelenskyy will meet with Germany's leadership and participate in a security conference. The parties will discuss air defense, energy, and support for Ukraine.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to nominate a woman as the consensus candidate for the office of President of Germany. The election will take place in 2027.
Merz stated that North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine threaten Europe's freedom. Germany and South Korea will deepen security cooperation.
Washington and Moscow are discussing the postwar return of US businesses to Russia’s energy sector and other economic deals. Ukraine and Europe are not involved in the consultations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that peace negotiations must include Ukraine, the United States, Russia and Europe. He promised to support Kyiv until Putin ends the war.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposed changing the policy of isolating the AfD. He stated that the party's supporters have no place in his Union.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Ukraine's capitulation would mean the defeat of all its allies. He called Russia's hybrid attacks the main threat to Europe.
The German Chancellor said that Putin seeks not only to defeat Ukraine but also to destabilize Europe’s political order. Merz called for the threat not to be underestimated.
EU leaders failed to reach an agreement on the long-term budget at the summit in Brussels. The countries are arguing over cutting spending and increasing the budget.
The German chancellor said that decisions regarding Russian assets frozen in Europe should be made by Europeans. He called for increased aid to Ukraine.
The AfD and BSW parties jointly adopted a resolution against military aid to Ukraine in Saxony-Anhalt. The document has no practical consequences.
Members of the AfD and BSW in Saxony-Anhalt called for an end to aid for Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia. Berlin rejected the demands.
The leaders of three countries called for permission to block burdensome EU laws. They also propose speeding up approval processes and reducing bureaucracy.
EU leaders plan to demand tougher sanctions against Russia and limit Moscow's oil revenues. This comes in defiance of Trump's deal with Putin on diesel fuel exports.
Berlin expressed its full support for Zelenskyy and called for increased pressure on Russia. The United Kingdom will also continue sanctions against Moscow.
The Chancellor of Germany called Gerhard Schröder's visit to putin completely immoral. The former chancellor maintains ties with Russian business.
Andy Burnham said he would deepen cooperation with the EU during a visit to Berlin. A summit between the parties is expected at the end of 2026.
The development is linked to cooperation between Quantum Systems and Fire Point in countering aerial threats.
Kaja Kallas reported a surge in Russian hybrid attacks and violations of European airspace. Three drones crossed Moldova's skies.
The United States proposed a trilateral technical meeting between Ukraine and Russia by the end of October. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s readiness for talks.
Ukraine and Germany will jointly produce 2,000 Bars drones with a target interception rate of around 30%. They are also developing the Turrets program.
Ukraine and Germany signed 15 security and economic documents worth more than €8. 5 billion. The support package exceeds €1.3 billion.
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences; two people were killed and seven injured. Zelenskyy and Merz inspected the site of the attack.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during his visit to Kyiv, called on Putin to end the war and attacks on civilians.