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Due to a drone incursion in Finland, the airspace was closed and Helsinki Airport was shut down. The Air Force scrambled fighter jets, while an alert was issued in Latvia.
Germany emphasizes that the goal of such support is to strengthen Ukraine's position in potential peace negotiations.
The German government called Putin's proposal regarding Schröder's mediation a sham and lacking credibility. For peace, the Kremlin must cease fire.
Uliutin and Brunner discussed the status of Ukrainians in the EU after March 2027. The main task is to ensure legal certainty and conditions for return.
Ukraine officially honors the victory over Nazism on May 8, following the European tradition. May 9 is now celebrated as Europe Day instead of the Soviet holiday.
Berlin police have banned the flags of the USSR and the Russian Federation, as well as symbols of aggression, near memorials on May 8 and 9. Exceptions apply only to diplomats and war veterans.
The German Chancellor confirmed his intention to cooperate with Washington despite criticism of US actions. Trump is threatening to reduce the military presence in the country.
Direct rail service has been restored between Prague and Copenhagen. The journey on ComfortJet trains via Berlin and Hamburg takes over 13 hours.
Sergey K. , a citizen of Kazakhstan, was detained in Berlin for spying for the Russian Federation. He was collecting data on German military aid and drones for Ukraine.
Ryanair to close Berlin airport base on October 24 due to planned 10% charge increase. Passenger traffic to drop from 4.5 million to 2.2 million in 2027.
There are no provisions in NATO's founding treaty for expelling countries. The US is dissatisfied with Spain's refusal to provide bases for attacks on Iranian targets.
In June, a hub for supporting Ukrainians and providing return consultations will open in Sweden. The project will become part of the network after a successful launch in Berlin.
In Berlin, an unknown assailant poured tomato sauce on Reza Pahlavi's back after a press conference. The politician was unharmed, and the attacker was detained by local police.
The European Film Academy has included the Ukrainian film studio in the list of iconic locations in the world. The status confirms the importance of the institution for the history of cinema.
The German Minister of Defense plans to increase the size of the army to 460,000 personnel. The main goal of the strategy is to counter threats from Russia.
Starting May 1, Russia plans to cease oil supplies from Kazakhstan to Germany. This will deprive the PCK refinery in Schwedt of 17% of its raw material for fuel production.
Over 1,300 homes in the Nikolassee district were left without electricity due to a night-time outage. Police increased patrols while specialists restored power.
A 13-year-old teenager discovered a bronze coin from ancient Troy, dating back to the 3rd century BC, in Spandau. This is the first find of its kind in the history of the city of Berlin.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
In Berlin, energy, air defense, and a drone agreement were discussed. Germany confirmed its support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and the opening of a Unity Center.
The German Chancellor stated that Ukraine is preparing for full EU membership. For integration, the country must meet all standard criteria and conditions.
The President stated in Berlin his aspiration for full membership in the alliances. Friedrich Merz supported Ukraine's accession, emphasizing the importance of reform stages.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the holding of the German-Ukrainian Cultural Year. Cultural diplomacy will become a new stage in the rapprochement of the two states.
Friedrich Merz and Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to deepen cooperation in the UAV sector. The parties have already presented the first samples of joint equipment.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz concluded ten security agreements. The parties also inspected seven types of drones of joint Ukrainian-German production.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced unprecedented support for Kyiv during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Cooperation between the states will deepen further.
Friedrich Merz called Ukraine's measures regarding mobilization resources necessary for defense. Berlin supports Kyiv's efforts to preserve the country's unity.
The President arrived in Berlin for a meeting with the Chancellor and intergovernmental consultations. Next, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Norway for negotiations.
Starting April 15, a hub for consultations on returning to Ukraine and social services will open in Berlin. The center will offer educational activities and assistance from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
Berlin rejected the US Vice President's statements about the EU's influence on Hungary. German authorities consider Vance's support for Orban to be real interference in the process.