Berlin

President Zelenskyy thanked German Chancellor Scholz for the decision to transfer another Patriot air defense system and missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of Germany's support at a critical time.

Zelenskiy says Germany refuses to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, its most powerful weapons system, as Scholz argues that Germany cannot leave itself without them, but Zelenskiy says this will not protect the world from a nuclear threat from Russia.

Germany has initiated a global analysis of existing Patriot air defense systems to determine which ones can be quickly provided to Ukraine.

According to the German Ministry of Defense, Russia is likely responsible for persistent disruptions to global navigation satellite systems in the Baltic region, including electromagnetic interference originating in Kaliningrad.

Botswana's President Mokgwetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20,000 wild elephants to Germany in response to the German government's criticism of hunting in the African country. This is also a reaction to a proposal by German officials to restrict the import of hunting trophies.

After 3 years, German police solved the murder of Ukrainian cosmetologist Oksana Romberg by analyzing the DNA of her friends, which led to the arrest of a 53-year-old man who beat her to death and robbed her.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called NATO's proposal to allocate 100 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine "worth considering," stressing the need to avoid duplication of efforts and to take into account national contributions already made to Ukraine.

The demolition of Joseph Goebbels' villa near Berlin is being discussed in parliament, with debate centering on whether to preserve its historical and architectural value or demolish it due to high maintenance costs and association with the Nazi propaganda minister.

Germany becomes the largest EU country to legalize cannabis consumption, allowing possession of up to 25 grams and home cultivation of up to 50 grams and three plants per adult, while distribution remains illegal.

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.