Germany's chancellor @OlafScholz says he's reluctant to send heavy weapons to Ukraine because of the real threat of nuclear war. He compares his situation to that of his predecessors who had to watch Kremlin tanks crush democracy in East Europe
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin invited 40 nations for a conference on Ukraine's defense needs at American base in Germany next week, 20 have accepted: Pentagon Conference will take place next Tuesday. This will also address Ukraine's post-war military needs
In the middle of the city woman (77) stabbed in a Cologne shopping arcade – police with arrest. A 77-year-old woman was attacked with scissors on Friday afternoon and suffered life-threatening injuries. The police were on site with numerous forces
Scholz rejects 'slanderous' criticism of his party's Russia policy
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Ukraine-focused defense talks with allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on April 26, the Pentagon says
Around 170 women demonstrated in Berlin against rape in the war against Ukraine and against the import of Russian natural gas
"The same old story since the beginning of the Russian invasion: The German chancellor is never the first and often even the last when it comes to responding in this war" German magazine @derspiegel on "The #Scholz problem"
Germany, Portugal, Spain leaders urge French to back Macron
Putin bears responsibility for 'war crimes' in Ukraine, German chancellor says
German Chancellor: We agreed with our partners to provide Ukraine with long-range artillery
German Chancellor: We will continue to support Ukraine financially and militarily
German Chancellor: The impact of sanctions on Russia is catastrophic
Austin had phone call with Germany's counterpart Christine Lambrecht today, hours after Berlin announced defense spending boost to support Ukraine
Germany's minister of Finance confirms press reports: Germany is indeed spending 2 billion Euros on military equipment, most of it designated for Ukraine
A German-French-Italian-Spanish statement: We are deeply concerned about the scenes of clashes and the escalation of violence in Jerusalem
Ukraine presidential adviser denies Zelenskiy rejected visit offer from German president Steinmeier as reported by bild newspaper - CNN interview
German authorities arrested former Syrian Salafist militant who participated in the Syrian war
Germany in 2023 recession if Russian gas stopped: economic institutes
2 year agoFM @ABaerbock during her visit to Mali: In view of the military coups & the postponed elections, the training of Malian soldiers at EUTM cannot continue as before. As EU, we will have to fundamentally review the mission
2 year agoSteinmeier not looking happy having received news of Ukraine blocking trip: Says he wanted to send "strong signal of EU solidarity" alongside presidents of Baltics & Poland. "I was ready but apparently (and I need to take note) this was not desired in Kyiv"
German Foreign Minister stresses that Ukraine needs more weapons, especially heavy weapons
President Zelensky: Had a phone conversation with @OlafScholz. We emphasized that all perpetrators of war crimes must be identified and punished. We also discussed anti-Russian sanctions, defense and financial support for Ukraine
2 year agoAn anti-militarist alliance demonstrated in Berlin Mitte today. Around 400 people protested against the war in Ukraine, against Putin, against NATO and against rearmament. B0904 Photos:
The UK will provide a new delivery of military aid to Ukraine, the Prime Minister has announced at a Downing Street press conference alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
A fire broke out in a recycling plant in an industrial area in Sonneberg. Residents should keep windows and doors closed, police warn.
German Foreign Ministry: The formation of a presidential council in Yemen is an important step to resolve the crisis
German President Steinmeier calls for war crimes tribunal against Putin and Lavrov - Spiegel
A gunman opened fire in central Tel Aviv, police said, in what appears to be the latest in a string of attacks across Israel. First responders reported at least five casualties on Dizengoff Street, according to @haaretzcom, including at least one in serious condition
Interior Minister Faeser: "Z" is a symbol of support for Russia's war of aggression and can thus be prosecuted as a crime in Germany. I support taking steps whenever the threshold to criminal liability is crossed. The state has a mandate to protect people here
Der Spiegel: German intelligence has radio recordings of Russian soldiers discussing atrocities against civilians in Bucha
