Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that defense companies can expect his government to increase military spending and that it will fulfill its commitment to spend 2% of GDP on NATO defense.

During a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal emphasized their continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal expressed their differences over the conclusion of the EU trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur during a press conference in Berlin.

On Wednesday, German ground staff at five major airports will go on strike, disrupting flights.

Germany and Ukraine may sign an agreement on bilateral security guarantees during the Munich Security Conference on February 16.

Germany and Ukraine held talks in Berlin to conclude a bilateral agreement on security commitments and long-term support for Ukraine. In addition, the parties agreed on a schedule of high-level contacts for the near future.

More than 1,100 flights will be canceled at 11 German airports on February 1 due to a strike by airport workers.

The German climate activist group The Last Generation has announced that they will no longer be sticking themselves to the roadway on highways. Instead, starting in March, they will be organizing large "disobedience gatherings" and protesting at fossil fuel extraction sites. They aim to confront politicians and decision-makers responsible for climate destruction more directly.

Russian troops have no important tactical successes in the Kupyansk sector.

Estonia demonstrates readiness to sign an agreement with Ukraine to facilitate the mobilization of Ukrainian men of military age living in Estonia.

The government of Estonia will not force Ukrainian men living in the country to return to Ukraine to serve in the Armed Forces.

Germany has sent a new military aid package to Ukraine, including three Cheetah anti-aircraft systems, 30,240 rounds of ammunition, unmanned aerial vehicles, and vehicles to strengthen Ukraine's security capabilities.

Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, warns that Germany should prepare for a Cold War-like situation and be ready for a potential conflict.

On Friday, representatives of rosneft are to discuss the sale of its German assets with the German government after Berlin imposed a trusteeship on the company's local units.

Europe is facing a cold week. Some parts of Scandinavia are experiencing electricity imports due to low wind power production

The new train schedule in Ukraine from December 10 includes 14 new routes - 11 domestic and 3 international - and changes to 19 existing ones, improving connections and reducing travel time.