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U. S. Secretary of Defense explains to the Senate the $25 billion expenditure on the war in Iran. Democrats criticize the Pentagon's strategy and the dismissal of generals.
The EU is preparing a model for Ukraine's gradual integration with access to the market and programs without voting rights. Membership is possible no earlier than 2027 due to required reforms.
Donald Trump is considering reducing American troops in Germany in the near future. This comes as a response to Merz's criticism of US policy toward Iran.
The German government has approved Boris Ruge as the new Ambassador to Ukraine. Previously, the diplomat served as NATO Assistant Secretary General in Brussels.
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.
The European Commission has allowed EU countries to subsidize companies due to the rising cost of energy resources. The new rules will remain in effect until the end of the year to support businesses.
PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in the highest-scoring semi-final in the tournament's history. Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé both scored braces against the Munich side.
France demands the inclusion of protective clauses in the EU-US trade agreement. Paris proposes limiting the document's duration and introducing the principle of reciprocity.
Hetmantsev called for the development of the defense industry and arms exports through the Defence City special regime. Ukraine ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending.
Ukraine will expand a digital platform to assist refugees returning home. The service will include data on housing, employment, and services within communities.
Kazakhstan will reroute 260,000 tons of oil to Germany following the suspension of transit through the "Druzhba" pipeline across Russian territory.
The US condemned Iran's election as vice president of the UN nuclear conference. Tehran called the allegations groundless and accused Washington of exerting pressure.
The Budget Committee blocked the purchase of 900 diesel containers due to the price rising to 291,000 euros. Members of Parliament are demanding new negotiations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers Ukraine's EU membership in 2027-2028 unrealistic. He suggested difficult territorial decisions in a peace agreement with the Russian Federation.
A court in Germany has ordered a police officer to visit Auschwitz for posting a Nazi slogan on social media. Instead of the trip, he may pay a fine of 4,200 euros.
Poland will create a drone armada using Ukrainian technology and experience. The project will be jointly funded with the EU to strengthen security in Europe.
Partners will channel €100 million through the Energy Support Fund for winter preparations, announced at the "Energy Ramstein". They agreed to seek additional €829 million and thanked partner countries.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called Russia the main threat to the country's security, not Trump's policy. He spoke about possible participation in a demining mission in the Strait of Hormuz under a Bundestag mandate.
In Germany, a case has been opened for espionage through phishing in Signal; victims include politicians, military personnel, journalists, and NATO representatives. Accounts of ministers Prien, Hubertz, and Bundestag President Klöckner have been hacked.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that Ukraine's immediate accession to the EU is impossible, but called for closer integration into institutions without voting rights. He proposed interim steps for gradual rapprochement with the bloc after the summit in Nicosia.
Ursula von der Leyen at the EU summit in Cyprus avoided the topic of Ukraine's associated membership proposed in Germany. She spoke about the EU budget, funding, and reforms on a merit-based principle.
EU leaders at the summit in Cyprus did not support the idea of associate membership for Ukraine. António Costa emphasized the opening of the first cluster of negotiations for full accession.
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.
At the summit in Cyprus, readiness to start negotiations in the coming months was announced. Zelenskyy rejected associate membership, demanding full membership.
The Head of the Presidential Office called the proposal for benefits without voting rights and a budget "categorically bad. " Zelenskyy also rejected options for simplified integration.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of a domestic air defense system jointly with Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands. The project is designed to overcome the arms deficit.
The countries plan to sign a contract for the construction of six submarines in India within three months. This could become India's largest defense deal.
The President of Turkey discussed with the NATO Secretary General efforts to end the war through diplomatic means. Ankara is working to organize leaders' negotiations.
Ukraine is preparing new bilateral agreements and expanding defense cooperation. The President announced details regarding the format of the Drone Deal in the near future.