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Four German teenagers were sentenced to long prison terms for the murder of two Ukrainian basketball players in the city of Oberhausen. The attackers, aged 14-16, received from 8.5 to 10 years in prison.
Germany is in an internal discussion about providing Ukraine with Taurus missiles, taking into account their range and programming. Zelensky expressed different views with Scholz, but stressed the constant work to reach an agreement.
President Zelensky announced further personnel changes in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Recently, he has already appointed a new commander of the ground forces and deputy head of the OP.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explained the contents of a mysterious silver suitcase with which he arrived in Kiev. The suitcase contained an ordinary travel wardrobe. However, the unusual accessory of the German Chancellor excited the imagination of Ukrainians and became a reason for jokes and memes.
The German Chancellor and the president of Ukraine discussed ways to achieve peace from the position of strength of Ukraine. Scholz stressed that decisions on negotiations cannot be made without the participation of Ukraine.
Olaf Scholz announced the provision of emergency winter assistance to Ukraine to repair damage and restore heat supply. Germany will also transfer the IRIS-T, Patriot and Gepard systems in December.
The president of Ukraine announced constant plans to end the war by 2025 and the need to strengthen the state. At the meeting with the German Chancellor, issues of security and support from the United States and the EU were discussed.
The president of Ukraine during a meeting with the German Chancellor said that Russia should "go for three letters. " Zelensky confirmed the plan to end the war by 2025 and stressed the importance of NATO membership.
Germany will hand over the sixth IRIS-T System and Patriot and Gepard launchers to Ukraine in December. In 2025, it is planned to supply air defense systems, howitzers, drones and six Sea King helicopters.
During Scholz's visit to Kiev, the leaders visited a drone manufacturing facility. Germany has announced a new package of military assistance worth 650 million euros, including air defense systems and armored vehicles.
The European Commission has included the Kiev region to the list of 151 regions with the status of "Regional Innovation Valley". The region will receive 2.96 million euros for the implementation of the 5th RIVCircular project for the Horizon Europe program.
The unemployment rate in the euro area remains at 6. 3%, while in the EU - 5.9%. The lowest rates were recorded in the Czech Republic, Malta and Poland, while the highest rates were recorded in Spain and Greece.
Germany will transfer 650 million euros worth of military assistance to Ukraine, including IRIS-t air defense systems, tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. The package will also contain 6,500 Helsing missiles and 4,000 drones.
In East Asia, a new species of ancient man Juluren has been discovered with a brain larger than that of modern Homo sapiens. The fossils found in China have unique characteristics that distinguish them from other known hominids.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a bilateral visit to Kyiv. Together with Zelensky, they paid tribute to the memory of the fallen soldiers and visited the wounded servicemen.
The German Chancellor made an unannounced visit to Kiev for the first time since the summer of 2022. According to Bild, Scholz wants to know Zelensky's position on possible peace talks before Trump's potential victory.
German Foreign Minister Berbock warned China against military support for Russia during a visit to Beijing. She stressed that the supply of combat drones will lead to an escalation and will have serious consequences for relations.
In Brovary, a migrant from Donetsk created a unique cafe where they sell unusual shawarma and exhibit paintings by artists for free. In two years, the institution sold 80 paintings, and now the business is expanding thanks to a grant.
Germany will provide Ukraine with defense equipment worth 650 million euros in December. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kiev for the first time since the beginning of a full-scale invasion.
Olaf Scholz made his first visit to Kyiv in 2. 5 years. This is the first visit of the German Chancellor to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion.
The president named the United States, Germany and Hungary among the skeptical countries about inviting Ukraine to join NATO. Zelensky is awaiting recommendations from the Alliance's foreign ministers at a meeting on December 3-4.
The president of Ukraine commented on the permit for the use of Western weapons at Russian facilities. Zelensky called this decision correct, but belated, and stressed the need to increase the number of systems.
The president of Ukraine commented on the telephone conversation between the German Chancellor and Putin. Zelensky explained why such contacts can open a "Pandora's box" in an attempt to end the war.
The presidents of Ukraine and France held talks on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and defense support. They discussed the acceleration of the transfer of French Mirage aircraft and the issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO.
German concern Rheinmetall will launch production of 155-mm artillery shells in Lithuania by mid-2026. The investment will amount to 180 million euros, and 150 jobs will be created.
The president of Ukraine held a telephone conversation with the German Chancellor regarding air defense systems and further support. The leaders discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the details of Scholz's conversation with rutin.
Three Bulgarians are accused of spying for Russia over surveillance of a US base where the Ukrainian military trained. The group also planned to spy on investigative journalists and organize provocations.
Iran plans to install additional centrifuges for uranium enrichment at its facilities, the IAEA said. The new IR-6 centrifuges have 10 times higher productivity than allowed by an international agreement.
Telia Lietuva repaired a damaged communication cable between Lithuania and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The channel provided a third of international internet traffic, but its damage did not affect users.
The president of Ukraine will hold a telephone conversation with Olaf Scholz on November 29. The leaders will discuss the reaction to Russia's attempts to prolong the war and its intentions regarding missile strikes.