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War in Ukraine
Scholz Vows Continued German Support in Last Call With Zelensky
Germany became the second-biggest military backer of Ukraine after the United States, and despite its post-war pacifist tradition sent huge quantities of defence goods to Kyiv.
May 6, 2025
Zelensky
Macron Hosts Europe’s ‘Coalition of Willing’ to to Discuss Security Guarantees for Ukraine
One key issue is whether European forces could be deployed to prevent future Russian aggression – a plan initially proposed by Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer.
March 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
Latest on ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Meeting in Paris on March 27
German official spokesperson reveals what is on the agenda.
March 24, 2025
Ukraine
Germany Approves €3B in New Ukraine Military Aid
The money is earmarked for defense equipment for the country fighting Russian forces, including munitions, drones, armored vehicles, and air defense systems.
March 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
Scholz, Macron Vow to Continue Military Support to Ukraine
Putin made the comments in a phone call with Donald Trump, telling the US leader that the war in Ukraine could only be resolved if the West halts military and intelligence support for Ukraine.
March 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany’s Scholz to Рost Macron for Ukraine Talks
The talks on Tuesday come as the Europeans scramble to come up with a united position after a US policy shift on the three-year conflict under President Donald Trump.
March 14, 2025
Germany
Conservatives Win German Vote as Far-right Makes Record Gains
In the German elections, Merz’s conservatives humiliate Sholtz’s socialists and should be strong enough to form a coalition without the far-right.
Feb. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany’s Scholz, Merz Dismiss Ukraine Peacekeeping Debate
Two days before the vote, Scholz said the question of whether Berlin would be prepared to send German soldiers to support any potential ceasefire “is a debate that we should not be having now”.
Feb. 21, 2025
Germany
Europe Braces for a ‘New’ Germany
Europe has been nervously watching the election campaign of the continent’s biggest economy, whose importance at a time of global upheaval can hardly be overstated.
Feb. 21, 2025
Europe
Trump Calling Zelensky a Dictator Is ‘Wrong and Dangerous’: Scholz
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also hit back at Trump’s comments, branding them “absurd.”
Feb. 19, 2025
Germany
Scholz ‘Irritated’ by Ukraine Troop Deployment Questions
The German chancellor said discussions on German troop deployments were “immature” when prompted by a reporter after Monday’s emergency summit in Paris.
Feb. 17, 2025
Europe
Scholz Seeks to Bridge Transatlantic Rift, Calls for Continued Ukraine Support
The only one who benefits from a “decoupling” of European and American security is Putin, Scholz said.
Feb. 15, 2025
Germany
Scholz Rejects ‘Dictated Peace’ for Ukraine, After Trump-Putin Call
Trump, after speaking to Putin on Wednesday, said that talks to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s invasion almost three years ago, would start “immediately”.
Feb. 13, 2025
Ukraine
German Chancellor Scholz Slams Trump’s Ukraine Rare Earths Demand
He had said Ukraine’s resources should be used to finance everything needed after the war, such as reconstruction and maintaining a strong army.
Feb. 8, 2025
Biden
OPINION: In Defense of Freedom: Now It’s Time for Some Clarity
With forthcoming changes in the US and German administrations, the democratic world’s commitment to what it means to be free will finally be tested in 2025.
Jan. 19, 2025
Germany
OPINION: Trump Will Need to Ramp Up Pressure on Germany Over Ukraine
Despite initial reluctance, Germany has been indispensable in aiding Ukraine, both militarily and in humanitarian aid. However, with elections coming in February, the reluctance persists.
Jan. 18, 2025