Berlin

Two Ukrainian women were injured in a serious bus accident near Leipzig, Germany, in which four people were killed and several others injured.

In the coming days, Germany will transfer 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine as part of the first phase of a three-phase ammunition supply plan, with another 180,000 shells to be transferred in the second half of 2024 and another 100,000 in the fourth quarter.

Berlin plans to build 16 new centers for refugees with containerized housing for more than 6,000 people and expand the former Tegel Airport center by 1,000 beds.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba says he receives "irritated responses" from Germany every time he calls for Ukraine to receive Taurus long-range missiles.

Germany and France have allowed tank manufacturer KNDS to establish a local subsidiary in Ukraine to produce spare parts and train local workers.

Germany and France have reached a breakthrough agreement on an equal distribution of industrial volumes between the two countries to develop a new generation MGCS tank to replace the outdated Leopard and Leclerc tanks.

Representatives of the ICIP and UNESCO discussed plans for the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage sites and infrastructure in Ukraine affected by the Russian invasion, including monitoring of damage, training of military and judicial personnel, and organization of international conferences on the protection of cultural property.

Polish farmers block the border with Germany at two checkpoints, allowing only emergency vehicles to pass.

The leaders of Germany, France and Poland met in Berlin, expressing joint support for Ukraine, pledging to increase arms and financial aid, and reaffirming that Europe's security is at stake in Ukraine, marking "a new and good beginning for the Weimar Triangle. "

If Germany gives Ukraine long-range Taurus missiles, it will take about two years to replenish Germany's stockpile.

European Council President Charles Michel arrives in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the Weimar Triangle leaders' meeting to discuss further support and assistance to Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz greeted French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin, briefly posing for photos and making no statements.

German MPs call on Chancellor Scholz to resolve differences with French President Macron and strengthen Franco-German relations "given the difficult security situation.

On the eve of the meeting of the leaders of the Weimar Triangle, Donald Tusk called for more ammunition for Ukraine, not just lip service.

President Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's priority needs for armored vehicles, artillery, and air defense with German Chancellor Scholz in a phone call, thanking Germany for its continued support.

President Zelenskyy coordinated with German Chancellor Scholz ahead of a meeting of the Weimar Triangle leaders on Friday to discuss aid to Ukraine.

The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland will meet in Berlin on March 15 to discuss providing more support to Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz again opposes the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying it would require the participation of German soldiers.

A large-scale fire broke out in the tent city of Ukrainian refugees at the former Tegel airport in Berlin, burning down a 1,000-square-meter tent housing up to 380 refugees, but no one was seriously injured.

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 Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once again explicitly refused to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles.

German and Chinese officials discussed a potential peace conference in Switzerland on Russia's war against Ukraine, but China did not present any new initiatives.

German Chancellor Scholz rejects Pope Francis' proposal for a "white flag" in the war in Ukraine, arguing that Ukraine is defending itself against Russian aggression with international support.

On March 9, demonstrations will be held in Berlin and Hamburg to demand the return of Ukrainian military and civilian prisoners held by Russia, as well as compliance with the Geneva Conventions on the treatment of prisoners.

The U. S. Department of State and the German Marshall Fund of the United States have announced the creation of the Ukraine Cities Partnership, a new public-private initiative to help redevelop and rebuild sustainable, inclusive, and resilient Ukrainian cities.

Argentine President Javier Milei plans to visit Ukraine in June to reaffirm his support for President Zelenskyy, and may also stop in Paris and Berlin to meet with Macron and Scholz.

Tesla has suspended production at its factory in Berlin due to an alleged arson attack on a nearby high-voltage power pole, which caused a power outage.

Experts say that Russia may have intercepted more conversations between German officers and officials and may have leaked them to influence public opinion in Germany and split Western allies over support for Ukraine.

The British authorities consider the leak of conversations between Bundeswehr officers about British troops in Ukraine a serious problem, but say it will not affect London's aid to Kyiv or cooperation with Berlin.

German police have stepped up their search for two other suspected members of the far-left RAF group after arresting one of them in Berlin last week.