Ukraine, Germany

German foreign minister criticises Scholz for blocking more Ukraine aid, report says
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock indirectly criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his reluctance to approve a further 3 billion euros ($3.09 billion) in additional military aid for Ukraine.
Germany Could Send Troops To Future Ukraine Buffer Zone: Minister
Germany's defence minister said he was open to sending German soldiers to Ukraine to help secure a demilitarised zone there if a ceasefire were agreed with Russia, in remarks published Saturday.
Germany open to sending troops for Ukraine buffer zone, says minister
US President-elect Donald Trump wants members of the NATO military alliance to devote five percent of their national output to defence, a demand that has already been rejected as too high by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
German defence minister arrives in Ukraine to send message of support
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday on a visit intended to send a clear signal of Europe's support ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has pushed for swift talks to end the Ukraine war.
Germany's foreign minister warns of reducing military aid to Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned on Sunday of the consequences of reducing Germany's financial support for arms deliveries to Ukraine. Speaking on the sidelines of a conference on Syria in Saudi Arabia,
German minister assures Ukraine of 'steadfast' support after election
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Germany's continued support after the upcoming parliamentary elections on February 23. Regardless of the government constellation,
Ukraine boosts defences with key German military support
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, mentioned that over 100 Ukrainian brigades are active on the front, and each requires rearming. In this context, weapons from Germany, which account for about 16% of all the weapons Ukraine has received from its allies,
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrives in Kyiv to underscore support for Ukraine
Germany's Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius attends a news conference after a meeting of defense ministers of five NATO countries, Poland, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
Germany's Scholz does not expect US to stop Ukraine aid under Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday that he does not expect the United States to halt military aid to Ukraine after ...
Inside Project Lionheart, Germany’s high-stakes effort to wean itself off Chinese lithium
Politicians and experts push for reduced reliance on Beijing as Berlin ‘would not and could not evade’ economic fallout of ...
Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Western troop deployment in Ukraine before German defense chief visits
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has held further discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron about the ...
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Germany’s Scholz ignites fierce debate by making Ukraine aid contingent on borrowing
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s latest demand is likely to stall a €3 billion aid package to the war-ravaged country as Russian ...
Germany's Scholz under fire over funding for Ukraine aid package
German opposition lawmakers on Thursday accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of dirty campaign tactics over his demand for ...
Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelensky says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will again ask his allies to boost the country's air defenses at this week’s ...
Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine.