German foreign minister, European Commission voice support for Zelensky's legitimacy
President Volodymyr Zelensky's five-year term expired on May 20, but elections have been suspended due to martial law, so he will stay on as president
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Reuters: Germany plans to up Ukraine military aid by 3.8 billion euros
Initially criticized for its sluggish delivery of military aid to Ukraine following the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Germany has become the second-largest provider of military equipment after the U.S.
Bloomberg: Germany ready to back US plan to tap Russian assets revenue for funding Ukraine
Washington's proposal envisions borrowing against future profits from the frozen assets and transferring the money to Kyiv upfront from a Group of Seven (G7) loan.
Media: 15-year-old Ukrainian boy stabbed in Germany
The injured boy walked a kilometer before losing consciousness and was hospitalized soon after, Bild wrote. He was no longer in life-threatening condition as of May 20, the local police said.
German FM in Kyiv: Germany's air defense initiative collects close to 1 billion euros
Upon her arrival, Baerbock underscored Ukraine's need for air defenses to help repel Russian aerial attacks. "That's why, together with Defense Minister (Boris) Pistorius, I launched a global initiative for more air defense. Almost a billion euros have now been raised to provide additional support for the Ukrainian air defense forces, and we are working intensively to ensure that there is even more," she said.
Several countries support Germany's initiative to find air defense equipment for Ukraine
A number of countries backed Germany's initiative to find air defense equipment for Kyiv at the 22nd Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on May 20.
UK defense secretary calls Germany to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles
U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps on May 19 urged Berlin and other allies to send long-range missiles to Ukraine and to allow Kyiv to hit facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Lithuania to supply Ukraine with 6 radars within German-led air defense initiative
The approximate date of the radars' arrival in Ukraine, as well as the amount of Lithuanian contribution, were not specified.
Poll: 50% of Ukrainians in Poland, Germany, Czechia, say they are 'less likely to return' to Ukraine
The poll found that 66% of respondents said they were "completely" or "rather satisfied" with their lives in the countries.
Ambassador: Germany to supply Ukraine with another IRIS-T air defense system in May
Berlin will provide Kyiv with another IRIS-T air defense system in May, German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jager said on May 13.
German lawmakers suggest allies could protect sky over western Ukraine from NATO soil
"Defending the airspace over Ukraine from Poland and Romania should not be ruled out in the long term," said Anton Hofreiter from the ruling Green Party.
US approves urgent German-backed sale of 3 HIMARS systems to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department approved on May 10 an emergency sale of three HIMARS rocket systems and associated equipment to Ukraine worth $30 million, with Germany providing the funding.
Canada pledges $56 million to German-led air defense initiative for Ukraine
"Through Canada's investment in Germany's Immediate Action on Air Defense Initiative, we are working together to provide Ukraine with the crucial air defense systems that it needs to protect its people," Canada's Defense Minister Blair said while hosting his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, in Ottawa.
Germany to buy 3 HIMARS for Ukraine
HIMARS, whose prowess became a popular motif of internet memes, was a game-changer for Ukraine when it first arrived in the summer of 2022, allowing Kyiv to target Russian forces behind the front lines far more accurately than they had previously.
Germany will provide Ukraine with 45 million euros for energy restoration
Germany will provide Ukraine 45 million euros ($48 million) in the form of a grant for energy restoration, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry announced on May 9.
European Parliament president, German development minister arrive in Kyiv
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and German Development Minister Svenja Schulze arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on May 9.
Leaders of Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Council of Europe confirm participation in global peace summit
The European leaders confirmed their participation in the upcoming global peace summit in Switzerland following phone calls with President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 8.
Never again? Again. (Photos)
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Germany temporarily recalls ambassador from Moscow over cyberattacks
"The foreign minister (Annalena Baerbock) has recalled Ambassador (Alexander) Graf Lambsdorff to Berlin for consultations," where he will remain for one week before returning back to Moscow, the spokesperson said.
Rheinmetall CEO promises to send Kyiv 'hundreds of thousands' of shells this year
The German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will supply Ukraine with "hundreds of thousands" of shells in 2024, including prototypes of artillery shells with a range of 100 kilometers, CEO Armin Papperger said.
Die Zeit: Data on Bundeswehr meetings were available online until May 3
Data on over 6,000 meetings held by Germany's Budeswehr was available online until May 3, according to the German media outlet Die Zeit.
German company to deliver 6 more TRML-4D radars to Ukraine
Hensoldt, a German defense manufacturer, will provide Ukraine with six more TRML-4D radars by the end of 2024, the company said on May 3.
EU, NATO denounce Russia's cyberattacks on Germany, Czechia
"This type of behavior is contrary to the UN norms of responsible state behavior in cyberspace, such as impairing the use and operation of critical infrastructure," the European Council said.
Germany accuses Russia of cyberattack against governing party in 2023
Speaking at a press conference in Australia, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that the investigation into the incident has concluded and pointed to Russia as the culprit.
Ukraine war latest: Germany delivers Skynex air defense system, Marder vehicles, ammunition
Key developments on April 30: * Germany delivers Skynex air defense system, Marder vehicles, ammunition to Ukraine * Stoltenberg: Ukraine's trust in NATO 'dented' by aid delays * Ukraine allocates funds for 300,000 drones * Prosecutor General: Russia using cluster munition against Odesa points to deliberate targeting of civilians * Lithuania's PM, president in
Skynex: The German drone destroyer reinforcing Ukraine's air defense
Ukraine has just received the second Skynex air defense system from Germany as part of the latest package of military aid, the German government announced on April 29. It's the latest addition to Ukraine's struggling air defenses, running low on ammunition due to delays in U.S. aid but bolstered
Germany delivers Skynex air defense system, Marder vehicles, ammunition to Ukraine
Germany has handed over 10 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, a Skynex air defense system, ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks, IRIS-T SLM air defense missiles, and other aid in its latest aid delivery to Ukraine, the German government said on April 29.
German ex-army officer admits spying for Russia, blames fear of nuclear war
Identified only as Thomas H., the 54-year-old went on trial in Dusseldorf on April 29 charged with conducting espionage on behalf of Moscow and leaking state secrets.
Germany tries extremists suspected of plotting coup, seeking talks with Russia
German courts will try the first nine members of an extremist group suspected of plotting a coup to overthrow the democratic government, Reuters reported on April 29.
Russian stabbed to death two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany
The men born in 1987 and 2001 were in a medical rehabilitation in Germany.
Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is against sending the weapons to Ukraine because he fears the move will draw Germany into the war.
Ukrainians with terminated passports will be allowed to stay in Germany, Berlin Senate says
Ukrainian refugees can get a temporary residence permit or prolong a valid one in Germany even if their passports are terminated, Deutsche Welle reported on April 25, citing a representative of the Berlin Senate.
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