Berlin

A German government spokesman confirmed a visit by US President Joe Biden at the end of the week. Biden is expected to receive Germany's highest state award from President Steinmeier.

The President of Ukraine spoke about defense packages, air defense, and investments in weapons production following his visit to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin. Zelenskyy presented the Victory Plan to his partners and discussed the approach of a just peace.

Germany and its partners will provide Ukraine with a €1. 4 billion military aid package by the end of the year. The package will include air defense systems, howitzers, self-propelled artillery systems, armored vehicles, drones, radars, and ammunition.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin for talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He is also scheduled to meet with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

By the end of 2024, Ukraine will receive the necessary equipment for 1 GW of distributed generation.

During his visit to Paris, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for a rapid increase in Western aid before winter. Macron assured of continued French support and emphasized the progress in training and equipping the Ukrainian brigade.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the Elysee Palace in France after a visit to London. Emmanuel Macron has already congratulated the Ukrainian leader, and talks are expected.

Security measures are being tightened in Berlin ahead of the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Police are deploying additional forces to ensure maximum security due to the high risk to the Ukrainian leader.

Advisor to the President Dmytro Lytvyn denied an Italian newspaper report that Zelenskyy was ready for a ceasefire along the current front line. He emphasized that Ukraine adheres to the Peace Formula and will present a plan for victory to its partners.

In the National Gallery of London, activists tried to paste a photo of a woman with a child in Gaza onto Picasso's painting “Motherhood. ” Two people were arrested, and the painting was not damaged.

The President of Ukraine will hold talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss strengthening Ukraine's military component before the Ramstein meeting.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will visit Berlin on October 11 to meet with Chancellor Scholz. He will present a “victory plan” to end the war, which he previously showed to Biden, and then visit Rome and Paris.

German police detained Georgian citizens suspected of buying and transporting stolen goods to Italy and Georgia. The main suspect used a legitimate parcel shipping business to transport stolen goods.

The high-level meeting on Ukraine at Ramstein Air Base was postponed due to the cancellation of Biden's visit to Germany. The reason was the threat of Hurricane Milton in the United States, which caused serious concern for the administration.

The German government has expressed regret over the cancellation of US President Joe Biden's visit due to the hurricanes in Florida. The visit, scheduled for October 10-12, was supposed to include meetings with European leaders and discussions on the war in Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden has postponed a trip to Germany and Angola due to Hurricane Milton. He is staying in the country to observe the preparations and response to the natural disaster.

On October 12, the leaders of Germany, the United States, France, and Britain will meet in Berlin to discuss Ukraine. Afterward, they will participate in the Ramstein meeting on assistance to Ukraine.

In Tel Aviv and other cities around the world, rallies were held to commemorate the victims of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Thousands of people gathered for memorial events, honoring the victims and demanding the release of hostages.

For the first time in years, Germany has approved a significant arms deal with Turkey worth about 336 million euros. This includes air defense missiles, torpedoes, and equipment for the modernization of submarines and frigates.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the process of reunification is still ongoing. He emphasized the need to overcome the differences between the east and the west, especially after the recent elections in the eastern states.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Putin's nuclear threats are not worthy of attention. According to him, this is a common tool of Russian policy, and NATO will follow its own course.

Germany's Defense Minister has announced plans to strengthen its military presence in Europe. By 2025, it is planned to bring more than 35,000 troops, 200 aircraft and additional forces to readiness.

The Japanese warship JS Sazanami has sailed through the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China for the first time. This is a significant step by Japan, which had previously avoided such actions in order not to irritate China.

Ukraine views Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a potential mediator in peace talks with Russia.

Germany has suspended military arms exports to Israel due to lawsuits over violations of humanitarian law. In 2024, arms exports to Israel decreased significantly compared to the previous year.

In Dortmund, rescuers freed a teenager who was stuck in a locked DHL parcel box. The police are investigating the incident, considering the possibility that the boy could have been deliberately pushed into the mailbox.

The German government will not provide additional financial support to Ukraine due to the lack of funds in the budget. Previously planned payments and arms transfers will continue, but new applications will not be approved.

Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.

Three knife attacks have occurred in Berlin over the past 24 hours. Statistics show a significant increase in such incidents in the German capital, causing concern among medical professionals and law enforcement.

The Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Document signed a contract with a law firm whose co-founders have ties to Russia. One of them is a citizen of Russia and supports the Kremlin's policy on the war in Ukraine.