War in Ukraine
All the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how it impacts Germany.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv while German Chancellor Merz visits
Ukraine and Germany have signed a $1.5-billion deal to help fight the surge in Russian drone attacks, while fresh strikes and air raid sirens greeted Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a solidarity visit Sunday.
Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.
Germany calls on Russia to 'abandon its dangerous path'
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Moscow to "abandon its dangerous path of escalation" during a meeting with Russia's Sergei Lavrov at the UN on Saturday, a diplomat for Berlin said.
Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations
Germany "wants war again", the Russian foreign minister said in an interview published Sunday, dismissing Berlin's accusation that Russia was to blame for a drone attack on Leipzig airport.
German customs raid companies over suspected exports to Russia
German customs have raided three companies suspected of illegally exporting machine components and chemicals to Russia in violation of EU sanctions, according to a statement released Thursday.
Berlin's crumbling 'Russian houses' trapped in bureaucratic limbo
The thorny issue of what to do with Russian assets has not only stumped Western leaders but also officials in Berlin who are saddled with three crumbling buildings belonging to Moscow.
Prominent member of Germany's CDU calls for dialogue with Moscow
Armin Laschet, a prominent member of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, called on Friday for renewed dialogue with Russia, saying the current situation was "absurd".
Ukrainian refuses German extradition in Nord Stream sabotage case
A Ukrainian man arrested in Italy this week over the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream underwater gas pipelines from Russia to Europe on Friday refused to be extradited to Germany, reports said.
Europeans try to stay on the board after Ukraine summit
For European leaders, the absence of a Ukraine deal at the summit between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has at least one upside: They have not yet been completely sidelined in a key strategic moment for the Continent's future.
Germany proposes Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit be held in Europe
A three-way summit US President Donald Trump has mooted with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place in Europe, Germany's leader suggested on Saturday.
European leaders back Putin-Trump-Zelensky meeting
European leaders on Saturday expressed support for a three-way summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia's Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump, after a US-Russia summit failed to produce a ceasefire.
European leaders urge more 'pressure' on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit
European leaders urged more "pressure" on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end the war in Ukraine raised concern that an agreement would require Kyiv to cede swathes of territory.
Germany to start deliveries of two Patriot systems to Ukraine
Germany said on Friday it will soon start delivering two more US-made Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, as Kyiv faces a growing number of Russian drone and missile attacks.
Germany's top diplomat seeks common stance with US on Ukraine
Germany's new top diplomat on Wednesday sought to stress unity with the United States on Ukraine, warning of further sanctions if Russia does not budge in stalled negotiations to end the war.
Germany's Merz urges Europe-US unity on Ukraine war
Western powers must not be divided in confronting Russia over the Ukraine war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, urging a united stance between Europe and the United States.
European leaders arrive in Kyiv in show of solidarity against Russia
The leaders of France, Britain and Germany arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire the day after a lavish military parade in Moscow.
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription
Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.
Are Europe's ties with United States set to worsen?
Relations between the United States and Europe have historically had their ups and downs, but a storm has now blown up as a result of Washington's recent strategic shift. Will it blow through or get more intense?
'Unexpected turn': Germany set for massive rearmament as divide with US widens
Germany is set to rearm in a way not seen since World War II after likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government would vastly increase defence spending.
'A new era is upon us': EU unveils €800 billion plan to rearm Europe
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some €800 billion for Europe's defence -- and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after the US suspended aid.
Europe backs Ukraine after Trump-Zelensky clash shocks world leaders
European leaders threw their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his spat with Donald Trump sent shockwaves across the world, casting doubts over efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pussy Riot stages pre-election Berlin show for Ukraine
Russian dissident punk band Pussy Riot played at a pro-Ukraine protest in Berlin on Saturday, on the eve of German elections as the war nears three years.
EU keeps up 'pressure' on Russia with new sanctions
EU countries on Wednesday agreed a new round of sanctions on Russia as the bloc looks to keep up pressure in the face of US talks with Russia. France will host a new Ukraine summit, the president announced.