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Germany

A country in Central Europe
The country is located in Central Europe. It covers an area of 357,588 km². The population is 84.6 million people. The capital is Berlin. Modern Germany was formed after the unification of separate principalities and kingdoms around Prussia. Germany participated in both World Wars, in which it was defeated. It is the most powerful member of NATO after the United States. On October 3, Germans celebrate the Day of National Unity in honor of the reunification of the Western and Eastern parts of the country. It is the largest economy in Europe. Famous figures: Otto von Bismarck, Konrad Adenauer.
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The Holy Roman Empire was founded, becoming a centralized state in Europe
1517
The Reformation began, leading to significant religious changes and the birth of Protestantism
1871
The unification of the German states under the leadership of Prussia took place, leading to the creation of the German Empire
1883
The national healthcare system was founded
1895
X-rays were discovered
1949
The Federal Republic of Germany was founded
1957
The country became one of the founding countries of the European Economic Community
1989
The Berlin Wall was destroyed, symbolizing the end of the Cold War
1990
The reunification of Germany took place, uniting East and West Germany
2002
The Euro replaced the German Mark as the national currency
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Chile refused to transfer Marder IFVs to Ukraine: Santiago found a reason

Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren stated that the country's laws prohibit the transfer of military equipment to countries involved in armed conflict. He denied information about Chile's agreement to supply Germany with Marder 1A3 IFVs for further transfer to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 01:40 PM • 10420 views
Erdogan spoke with Putin: agreed to intensify contacts on the Ukrainian dossier at various levels - Kremlin

Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, including American proposals for a peaceful settlement. The Turkish president expressed his readiness to facilitate the negotiation process by providing the Istanbul platform.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 12:49 PM • 3946 views
"Peace in Ukraine will not come overnight" - German Chancellor calls on Europe to maintain unity in approach to peace plan

German Chancellor Merz stated that the path to ending the war in Ukraine would be long, despite some progress in negotiations in Geneva. He emphasized the need for coordinated European action and Russia's participation in real negotiations.

Politics • November 24, 12:29 PM • 13613 views
Sybiha held talks with European partners: positions on further steps of the peace process agreed upon

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with the heads of diplomatic missions of key European countries, agreeing on positions regarding further steps in the peace process. He informed partners about the latest developments in peace efforts and the results of negotiations in Geneva.

Politics • November 24, 12:00 PM • 3034 views
Heads of Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and Europe gathered for a video call amid discussions of a peace plan - Media

The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, and Finland are holding a video call. This is happening against the backdrop of ongoing peace plan negotiations in Geneva.

Politics • November 24, 10:39 AM • 3098 views
EU leaders gather for emergency meeting on Ukraine war peace talks: Politico learns details

EU leaders will be briefed this morning on peace talks to end the war in Ukraine after a weekend of rapid negotiations in Geneva. Officials have become more optimistic about peace, although details were scarce.

Politics • November 24, 08:21 AM • 25087 views
German actor Udo Kier, known for his roles in "My Own Private Idaho" and "Flesh for Frankenstein," has died at 81

German actor Udo Kier, known for his collaborations with Andy Warhol, Lars von Trier, and Madonna, has died at the age of 81. He starred in over 200 films, including lead roles in Warhol's "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula."

Culture • November 24, 08:11 AM • 120814 views
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Some EU countries restrict aid to Ukrainian refugees: what the UN says

Despite the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU until March 2027, Great Britain, Poland, and Germany have already announced restrictions on social assistance. UNHCR emphasizes the importance of supporting vulnerable groups and providing accessible information for refugees.

Politics • November 24, 07:12 AM • 102362 views
Europe expresses fears that Trump will halt support for Ukraine - FT

European officials fear that Donald Trump may cease support for Ukraine. Meetings are scheduled next week between France, Germany, and Great Britain, as well as other countries, to discuss possible changes to the US plan.

Politics • November 24, 06:57 AM • 4132 views
German Chancellor rejects US idea of Russia rejoining G8

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposed Russia's return to the G8, as envisioned in the US "peace plan" for Ukraine. He stated that no one in the G7, except the United States, wants Russia to return.

Politics • November 24, 05:08 AM • 40552 views
Rubio said he had heard nothing about an alternative plan from Europe to end the warVideo

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had not received information about European proposals, despite meeting with national security advisers. He had not seen any counter-plan, although the media had circulated the text of a revised peace agreement from Great Britain, France, and Germany.

Politics • November 23, 09:03 PM • 15295 views
Talks in Geneva to resume tomorrow - US Secretary of State

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that peace plan talks in Geneva will resume on November 24. Work on the plan has been ongoing for three weeks, and over the past four days, the process has significantly accelerated.

Politics • November 23, 08:26 PM • 18360 views
European media published the full text of the counter-proposal to the US peace plan for Ukraine - Reuters

European media have circulated the full text of a revised peace agreement that the leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany are proposing as an alternative to the American plan for resolving the war between Ukraine and Russia. The E3 countries' document is based on the American plan, but contains a number of significant clarifications, changes, and exclusions in each section.

Politics • November 23, 06:27 PM • 12303 views
European countries proposed changes to the US plan for Ukraine – Reuters

Great Britain, France, and Germany presented a modified version of the American peace plan for Ukraine. They reject limitations on the size of the armed forces and territorial concessions, proposing an army limit of 800,000 and security guarantees similar to Article 5 of NATO.

Politics • November 23, 04:43 PM • 23847 views
US against European presence at talks with Ukraine in Switzerland - media

The US opposes the participation of European diplomats in today's talks in Switzerland on Ukraine's peace plan. Americans do not want the presence of other European diplomats during negotiations with Ukrainians.

Politics • November 23, 08:44 AM • 18866 views
Zelenskyy now faces the most painful choice of his entire presidency: Media on US peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the most painful choice: to agree to a peace deal that involves giving up part of Donbas, or to continue the war. This is due to new efforts by the Trump administration for a peace deal that involves compromises from Ukraine.

Politics • November 23, 08:24 AM • 12520 views
Europeans will pressure Trump's team to soften the proposal to transfer Donbas territories to Russia - Politico

European leaders are seeking to rewrite Trump's Donbas proposal, which they believe benefits Russia. They want any ceasefire to begin with a freeze of the conflict along the current line of demarcation.

Politics • November 23, 07:50 AM • 10335 views
Senators said Rubio called Trump's peace plan a Russian 'wish list': Secretary of State denies

US senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Washington's peace plan Moscow's 'wish list'. Rubio later denied this, stating that the plan was developed based on proposals from Russia and Ukraine.

Politics • November 23, 07:32 AM • 9313 views
The US is working on a revised peace plan for Ukraine, the provisions of the agreement may still change - Axios

The US continues to work with Ukraine on a revised peace plan that provides security guarantees based on the principle of NATO's Article 5. Negotiations on the plan involving the US, Ukraine, Germany, France, and Great Britain will take place in Geneva.

Politics • November 22, 08:35 PM • 7866 views
Dutch military opened fire on drones over airbase: what is known

The Dutch military opened fire on unknown drones over Volkel Air Base. The drones were observed for two hours before flying away, and could not be tracked.

News of the World • November 22, 08:14 PM • 6643 views
Ukrainian advisors to work in Switzerland tomorrow: Zelenskyy on peace plan negotiations

Ukrainian advisors will work in Switzerland tomorrow with representatives from the US, Britain, France, and Germany on the parameters of a peace agreement. President Zelenskyy announced that the absolute majority of European leaders are ready to help and join the consultations.

Politics • November 22, 06:29 PM • 8604 views
Discussed nuances of diplomatic work in planning the peace process: Zelenskyy held a long conversation with Starmer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, discussing diplomatic work in planning the peace process. Ukrainian advisors will work in Switzerland together with representatives of the US and the E3 format.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 06:08 PM • 4795 views
Geneva to host discussion on peace plan for Ukraine tomorrow: who will participate

Representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the EU, the US, and Ukraine will meet in Geneva. They will discuss the peace plan for Ukraine proposed by Washington.

Politics • November 22, 02:55 PM • 15107 views
Starmer, Macron, and Merz held a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 regarding Trump's peace plan for Ukraine

Immediately after the opening of the G20 summit, the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany met to discuss US President Donald Trump's plan for Ukraine. Other leaders from Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan also joined the meeting, working on adapting the American plan.

Politics • November 22, 02:10 PM • 4463 views
Zelenskyy and European leaders rush to respond to US peace plan deadline with an approach to rewrite it as an update - Bloomberg

European leaders are trying to buy time to develop a new ceasefire framework with Russia after the administration of US President Donald Trump set a deadline of November 27. They aim to rewrite much of the proposed plan, presenting it as constructive updates.

Politics • November 22, 11:57 AM • 7582 views
Zelenskyy's Office announced consultations on steps to end the war "these days": who is in the Ukrainian delegation

The Office of the President of Ukraine announced consultations on ending the war after the President approved the delegation's composition. This comes against the backdrop of a 28-point US peace plan, which envisages territorial concessions and a threat to cease arms supplies to Ukraine.

Politics • November 22, 10:59 AM • 24322 views
"We need time": German Foreign Minister calls for careful consideration of US "peace plan"

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that a peace agreement for Ukraine requires long-term guarantees, and the details of "Trump's plan" have not yet been worked out. The minister emphasized that Russia is building up its armaments, and European countries have reservations about some points of the plan.

Politics • November 22, 06:12 AM • 3620 views
Slovakia supports US peace plan: Russia to be returned to the ranks of "great powers"

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his support for the American "peace plan" for Ukraine, believing that Russia would emerge victorious from it. He noted that the current version is less favorable for Ukraine than in 2022, but could quickly end hostilities.

Politics • November 22, 04:20 AM • 18595 views
Meloni discussed US peace plan with Merz

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the American proposal for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the importance of supporting negotiation processes and the desire to achieve a just peace.

Politics • November 21, 11:14 PM • 4458 views
Almost 10 million Ukrainians have become refugees - UN

In 2025, 122,000 Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes due to the war. In total, about 10 million Ukrainians have become refugees or internally displaced persons.

Our people abroad • November 21, 09:30 PM • 12519 views