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Kyiv Hosts European Leaders in Unprecedented Joint Visit to Ukraine
In a show of solidarity, four of Europe’s leaders met in the Ukrainian capital to discuss how to push Moscow into an unconditional ceasefire already accepted by Ukraine.
Updated: May 10, 2025
Europe
WATCH: Zelensky and Wife Commemorate the Fallen With Starmer, Macron, Merz and Tusk
A historical moment as Zelensky honors the fallen with Ukraine’s staunchest European allies.
May 10, 2025
Germany
‘Coming Home’: Merz Signals Germany Back in EU Driving Seat
Merz has signaled Germany’s intent to play a key role in driving the continent’s rearmament – faced with US disengagement and war on its doorstep in Ukraine.
May 9, 2025
Ukraine
Merz Says No Security Guarantees Without Ceasefire in Ukraine
Germany’s new chancellor also said preparations are underway for a visit to Kyiv in the near future.
May 7, 2025
Europe
Merz Becomes German Chancellor After 2nd Round of Voting
Federich Merz has secured enough votes in Germany’s Bundestag after a historic upset earlier the same day when he failed to secure a majority.
Updated: May 6, 2025
Germany
Friedrich Merz Falls Short in Historic Bid for German Chancellor
Merz received 310 votes in favor, falling short of the 316 required for a majority. This marks the first time such an outcome has occurred in the history of Germany.
May 6, 2025
Ukraine
Rheinmetall: Shell Output at New Lower Saxony Factory Will Almost Double Corporate Plan
Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz wants Germany to become Ukraine’s arsenal. The Kremlin is so mad they called Merz a “Nazi.”
April 18, 2025
Germany
UK Ready to Back Germany’s Taurus MissileTransfer to Ukraine
The UK is ready to support a German decision to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, as Berlin continues talks that could signal a policy shift under incoming Chancellor Merz.
April 17, 2025
Ukraine
German Chancellor-in-Waiting Merz Expected to Visit Kyiv for May 9 Summit
Merz, long an advocate for Germany to supply Taurus missiles to Kyiv, plans to attend the May 9 multinational summit in Ukraine’s capital in his first state visit as Germany’s next chancellor.
April 15, 2025
Ukraine
German Parliament to Vote on Merz as New Chancellor May 6
The CDU/CSU have shown signs of friction before him taking office.
April 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Risks ‘Escalation’: Kremlin
Outgoing chancellor Olaf Scholz had ruled out sending them to Kyiv, but Merz said on Sunday he was open to the idea provided Germany had agreed with its European partners.
April 14, 2025
Ukraine
New German Chancellor Opposes Ukraine’s Membership of NATO and EU While War Continues
Germany’s new leader elaborates on his gloomy prospects for Ukraine and Russia
April 13, 2025
Germany
Breaking: Germany’s Merz to Unveil Coalition Deal to Form New Government
Merz set to take over as Chancellor in coming weeks.
April 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Germany Will Not Abandon People of Ukraine’ – German FM in Potential Last Kyiv Visit
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reiterated Berlin’s support for Ukraine in Kyiv during what might be her last visit as Berlin’s top diplomat.
April 1, 2025
Germany
Germany’s Merz Cites Russia Threat in Push for Defence Spending ‘Bazooka’
Merz’s CDU/CSU and their likely future coalition partners plan to exempt defence spending from Germany’s debt rules and to set up a 500-billion-euro fund for infrastructure investments over 12 years.
March 18, 2025
Germany
German Parliament to Vote on Huge Spending Boost for Defence, Infrastructure
The hastily drawn plans represent a radical departure for a country traditionally reluctant to take on large amounts of debt or to spend heavily on the military, given the horrors of its Nazi past.
March 18, 2025