Germany

Germany summoned Iran's ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the detention of a Danish citizen who was collecting information about Jewish sites in Berlin for the IRGC. The suspect photographed buildings, including the office of the German-Israeli Society, and was extradited from Denmark.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine is being discussed, but the process has not yet begun due to the complexity of training, which lasts six months.

From July 1, 2025, Germany will require tankers in its territorial waters to have oil pollution insurance. This will strengthen the fight against Russia's "shadow fleet" and protect the Baltic Sea, minimizing the risks of environmental disasters.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The equipment, produced in Latvia, will arrive in the near future, and Latvia will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

Former State Secretary of Finance Heiko Toms will represent Germany as ambassador to Ukraine. His appointment is expected for this position, where he will replace Martin Jaeger.

Germany has concluded the first contract to finance Ukrainian production of long-range strike drones "Antonov-196 "Lyutyy"", capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 1200 kilometers. It is expected that more than 500 such drones, equipped with warheads of up to 50 kg each, will soon be put into operation.

Starting July 1, Germany is abolishing the visa denial appeal procedure worldwide. Applicants can now submit a new application or challenge the decision in the Berlin Administrative Court.

The number of schoolchildren in Ukraine has reached its lowest level in 30 years, due to the mass departure of high school students abroad. It is estimated that up to 720,000 Ukrainian schoolchildren are currently outside the country.

Poland will introduce temporary border controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania from July 7. This decision is a response to threats related to illegal migration and was made regardless of the reaction of other countries.

Europe, particularly France, has been gripped by an anomalous heatwave, which has led to the declaration of a red alert level and the closure of the Eiffel Tower. Air temperatures could reach 41°C in Paris, 43°C in Spain, and 34°C in London. In France, schools are closed, there are power outages and train disruptions, and in Italy, outdoor work is prohibited.

In Dorsten, Germany, the bodies of two Ukrainian citizens were found: a mother born in 1992 and her daughter born in 2023. A Ukrainian citizen born in 2009 has been detained and confessed to the crime; the case is under special control of Ukrainian diplomats.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and representatives of German defense companies. Joint production of weapons, modern samples, and the goal — to reach systematic air defense production, which is a strategic task, were discussed.

Germany appealed to European partners with a request to review their air defense stocks and transfer surplus systems to Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced a joint letter to European countries.

Kyiv and Berlin agreed to intensify cooperation in the defense industry; Germany aims to create joint ventures to increase production in Ukraine. For 2025, Germany will allocate an additional 2 billion euros for Ukraine's defense, totaling 9 billion euros.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated Ukraine's interest in a broad presence of German defense businesses. Ukraine is ready to share experience and strengthen cooperation for mutually beneficial security.

Norway will send some of its F-35 fighter jets to Poland in the autumn to enhance the security of Polish airspace and protect the logistics hub near Rzeszów. This measure will ensure the uninterrupted delivery of international military aid to Ukraine.

Strengthening Ukraine and weakening Russia through sanctions is the only path to peace to prevent the threat of war in Germany and Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Russia is intensifying terror, not ending the war.

Ukraine has completed all preparatory steps for opening the negotiation cluster regarding EU accession. Working groups are determining the date of its holding.

Ukraine and Germany are working on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and increasing German investments in the production of Ukrainian weapons. German equipment helps rescue people at the sites of Russian strikes.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the need for solutions to neutralize the Russian threat, noting the necessity of German leadership. Ukraine and Germany have coordinated steps to strengthen Ukraine and pressure the aggressor.

The UK stated that all members of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium support the sale of fighter jets to Turkey, overcoming Germany's previous blocking. This increases the prospects for realizing the deal, which has been under negotiation for years.

Ukraine insists on using frozen Russian assets for defense and reconstruction. Legal teams are looking for optimal schemes for this. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that the aggressor must pay for the damage caused.

The European Union will soon adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukraine also expects strong sanctioning steps from the USA, in particular the Lindsey Graham bill.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed Germany's continued participation in strengthening Ukraine's air defense. Germany will also provide 9 billion euros and finance long-range weapons.

Since the beginning of the year, Russia has been almost daily attacking Ukraine with missiles and drones, striking civilian targets. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the critical need to strengthen air defense systems and domestic arms production.

The European Commission wants to allow EU countries, starting from 2036, to transfer part of their climate efforts to poorer countries by using international carbon credits. This would allow counting greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved in other countries towards the EU's own 2040 target, which stipulates a 90% emission reduction from 1990 levels.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on his first visit, promising military and other aid. He stressed that Ukraine is defending the security and freedom of Europe, and supporting Ukraine is the most important task for Germany.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned against underestimating the threat Russia poses to Germany, calling the aggression against Ukraine the biggest security threat to Europe. He emphasized the need to increase defense spending and continue supporting Kyiv.

The England U-21 football team won the UEFA European Championship 2025, beating Germany in the final with a score of 3:2. Harvey Elliott, Omari Hutchinson, and Jonathan Rowe scored goals for the English.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not plan talks with Putin, as previous contacts did not lead to de-escalation.