Berlin
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.
The Hungarian Prime Minister calls on the EU to lift restrictions against Russia to save the economy. He also sharply responded to Donald Tusk's accusations of ties with Putin.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air is preparing to resume operations in Ukraine and has announced future opportunities for pilots. The company will hold information sessions in European cities.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base, demonstrating its ability to strike targets in Europe. The IDF warns of a nuclear weapons threat.
German intelligence services have recorded an increase in Russian espionage and the Kremlin's readiness for assassinations. The main targets are logistics and the defense sector.
Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the EU is attractive to distant partners in the context of geopolitics. The President of Finland also suggested that Canada consider joining.
Berlin Airport will completely cease operations on March 18 due to a labor dispute by the Verdi trade union. Passengers are advised to rebook tickets through airlines.
Berlin police used shields to drive a wild boar out of the Allende shopping center. The veterinarian could not use a tranquilizer due to the extremely limited space.
EU ambassadors stated that member states would not accept the 'membership first, then integration' model for Ukraine. This resistance blocks the model that the European Commission had been promoting for Ukraine's accession to the EU by 2027.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported the actions of the US and Israel against the Iranian leadership. He stated that the current Iranian regime is terrorist.
The Czech Republic proposes that the European Union discuss adjusting temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, possibly with a limitation of its scope. In the Czech Republic, there are over 398,000 Ukrainians with temporary protection, with about six thousand people arriving monthly.
Germany is increasing its support for Ukraine, raising military aid to 11. 5 billion euros by 2026. The EU is also working on a 90 billion euro loan mechanism for Ukraine.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized Donald Trump's approach to Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that Trump's actions could have strengthened Putin's confidence and complicated negotiations.
Friedrich Merz was re-elected as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Stuttgart, receiving 91. 17% of the votes. The vote took place on February 20, but due to technical glitches and a second round, the results were announced late.
The European Commission has approved a new trusteeship structure, granting Berlin long-term control over Rosneft's German assets. This will ensure Germany's energy security.
According to The Economist, Putin's chances of victory in Ukraine are diminishing, and peace talks will not provide him with a way out of the trap. Economic and political instability threatens Russia, destroying the dictator's plans.
The former First Lady of the United States called on the Trump administration to release documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. She demands an open congressional hearing to ensure "everything is fair."
The European Union is changing its approach to defense, aiming not only to increase spending but also to create its own strategic capabilities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a "European awakening" on security issues.
The International Olympic Committee is selling merchandise commemorating the 1936 Berlin Games, which Adolf Hitler used to showcase Nazi ideology. This has drawn criticism due to historical issues associated with Nazi propaganda.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Germany has confirmed the death of a Ukrainian woman in Berlin, with murder suspected. Police arrested a 46-year-old man, also a Ukrainian citizen, near the crime scene.