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Germany
Merz Announces Joint Long-Range Weapons Development With Kyiv
Berlin hasn’t publicly sent long-range weapons to Ukraine, despite the German chancellor’s remarks Monday that Kyiv has been cleared to hit targets inside Russia using weapons received from the West.
May 28, 2025
Germany
Berlin Denies Expanding Kyiv’s Strike Range With Western Arms
The comments from Germany’s vice chancellor on Tuesday came one day after the chancellor said there are “no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons that have been delivered to Ukraine.”
May 27, 2025
Germany
Kremlin Claims Merz’s Nod to Kyiv Strikes ‘At Odds’ With Talks
The Kremlin said the West’s reported approval of Kyiv’s strikes inside Russia, if true, is “at odds” with Moscow’s peace efforts, after it previously rejected ceasefires.
May 26, 2025
Top News
Merz, Macron Cast Doubt on Moscow’s Ceasefire Ploy, Issue New Ultimatum
Both leaders have reiterated their doubts about Moscow’s willingness to negotiate after the latter repeatedly rejected a proposed ceasefire – and ceasefire talks to be hosted by the Vatican.
May 26, 2025
Europe
Ukraine Cleared to Strike Inside Russia Using Western Arms, Merz Says
The German chancellor said a similar decision has also been made by the US, UK and France, which would allow Kyiv to strike targets inside Russia using Western long-range weaponry.
May 26, 2025
Ukraine
Merz Urges Xi to Back Western Efforts for Ukraine Truce
Both leaders “underlined their readiness to work together as partners to overcome global challenges” in their first phone call since Merz took office this month, Berlin said.
May 23, 2025
Germany
Merz Warns of Russia Threat, Vows to Defend NATO Allies on Lithuania Visit
Merz said Germany was determined to defend the NATO territory, adding: “The security of our Baltic allies is also our security.”
May 22, 2025
NATO
OPINION: Forward Together in Support of Ukraine?
Discussions at recent Estonian security conference highlighted that many attendees want to overcome disappointment about levels of Western support for Ukraine and move on.
May 19, 2025
Russia
EU May Approve New Sanctions Against Russia on May 20 – Merz
Merz criticized Russian leader Vladimir Putin for failing to attend the talks in Turkey, calling it a misstep.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ukraine and Russia’s Return to Peace Talks in Turkey, What’s Changed Since 2022?
Ukraine and Russia will return to peace negotiations after more than three years of brutal warfare. Can they negotiate a lasting peace this time?
May 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany Aims to Have Europe’s ‘Strongest Conventional Army’: Merz
German Chancellor Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army, boosting defense spending amid Russia threats, stressing deterrence, NATO unity, and support for Ukraine.
May 14, 2025
Putin
France Calls for ‘Devastating Sanctions’ to ‘Suffocate’ Russia
France’s foreign minister has argued that current sanctions remain lackluster as evidenced by Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, despite the current measures.
May 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Faces New Sanctions ‘If No Progress This Week’ on Ukraine: Merz
Merz said he admired Zelensky’s “courage” and his willingness “to do everything he can to use an opportunity for a ceasefire and subsequent peace talks in Ukraine”.
May 13, 2025
Zelensky
We Talk, But Cease Fire – Zelensky Responds to Putin’s Counterproposal
The Ukrainian president said Moscow’s signal is a “positive sign” while reiterating his call for a 30-day ceasefire to start on Monday.
Updated: May 11, 2025
Germany
Germany’s Conservative New Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Merz has pledged to reboot his country’s economy, strengthen the threadbare armed forces and curb irregular immigration - all with the aim of building a “Germany we can be proud of again”.
May 11, 2025
Germany
Germany Scales Back Transparency on Ukraine Military Aid
New German Chancellor reaffirms Germany’s support for Ukraine, but says it will be more discreet about the details.
May 11, 2025