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What Could European Troop Deployment in Ukraine Look Like?
The article discusses potential scenarios for European military support and deployment in Ukraine, considering various strategic options that align with NATO interests while respecting Ukrainian sover...
UK, Germany and France call Russia’s Oreshnik attack on Ukraine ‘unacceptable’
Ukraine is investigating Russia's use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against civilian infrastructure as a potential war crime. The UK, Germany, and France have condemned this attack, describing it...
German Chancellor Says Western Military Presence in Ukraine Needs Russian Approval
The German Chancellor expressed that any increase or establishment of Western military presence in Ukraine must be agreed upon by Russia. This statement highlights the diplomatic complexities and the ...
Germany Condemns Russia’s Use of Oreshnik Missile in Strike on Ukraine, Calls It ‘Escalation’
The German government has strongly condemned Russia's use of the Oreshnik missile against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, characterizing it as an escalation of the conflict. Germany asserts that t...
Ukraine Security Declaration: Hidden NATO Expansion
The article discusses how Ukraine's security declaration may serve as an indirect means of expanding NATO's influence and presence through political and military support for Ukraine....
Germany Could Join Multinational Force From Outside Ukraine, Merz Says
German politician Volker Merz proposes Germany deploying troops to neighboring NATO territories as part of a multinational force rather than inside Ukraine itself, reflecting a more cautious stance co...
Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has confirmed orders for the C295 transport aircraft and procured Hurjet training jets from Airbus. Additionally, contracts have been awarded to Airbus and Indra to exp...
European Leaders to Discuss Ukraine Security Guarantees at 'Coalition of the Willing' Summit
At an upcoming meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, European leaders are set to discuss offering security assurances to Ukraine in response to Russian aggression. The summit aims to coordinate int...
Danish Prime Minister: Attack on Greenland by US Would Mean End of NATO
The Danish Prime Minister warned that if the United States were to launch an attack against Greenland, it would signify the end of NATO's existence as a viable and functioning alliance. This statement...
German Minister Says NATO Will Discuss Greenland's Protection If Necessary
Germany's Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has stated that NATO will consider Greenland's security if deemed necessary. The minister's statement underscores growing strategic interest ...
Russia is targeting Germany already — and Berlin believes worse is coming
A German military document reviewed by Bloomberg warns that Russia could be conducting hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure as a precursor to an open war. According to the document, Berlin antici...
What Germany Thinks About Russian Hybrid Attacks | Ukraine News
The article discusses German perspectives on Russian hybrid warfare tactics and their impact on security perceptions within Europe, particularly focusing on recent escalations involving Ukraine....
Germany Says Trump's Greenland Threats Could Weaken NATO
A German official has expressed concern that US President Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland could undermine the alliance and unity of NATO member states....
Mette Frederiksen: If the US attacks another NATO country, everything stops
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that if the United States were to attack any other member state of NATO without prior agreement and authorization through proper channels, all operat...
Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon
In Q1 2026, Rheinmetall and MBDA plan to establish a joint venture focused on developing high-performance naval laser weapons systems. This initiative builds upon their existing cooperation since 2019...
Berlin mayor denounces attack on city’s power grid as ‘terrorism’
Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, has labeled an attack on the city’s power supply infrastructure as terrorism. He stated that this incident was beyond mere arson or sabotage and posed a significant threat ...
Loot in German bank vault break-in could exceed US$117 million
Security sources report that stolen money from a break-in at Sparkasse branch vault in Gelsenkirchen, Germany may exceed €100 million (US$117.24 million). Individual customers claim holdings exceeding...
Russia’s Medvedev floats kidnapping scenario involving Germany’s Merz
Russian former president and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev suggested that other world leaders could face abduction operations similar to what happened with Venezuela'...
President Meets with NSC Advisors from Coalition Countries in Kyiv
The President convened a meeting in Kyiv involving national security advisors from countries aligned in the 'Coalition of Willing' states, focusing on regional and international security strategies....
Americans Will Release Millions To Improve Our Pilots' Skills: Strengthening The Alliance
The United States will allocate significant funds aimed at enhancing pilot training and skills for allied nations, contributing to the overall strengthening of NATO defense capabilities....
Germany drafts secret plan for war scenario
According to Politico, Germany has developed a confidential military strategy specifically tailored for potential wartime scenarios, underscoring increasing security concerns and the country's evolvin...
Ukraine's allies in Kyiv for talks on plan to end war
A delegation of officials from 15 nations including Britain, France, and Germany met in Kyiv with representatives from NATO and the EU to discuss strategies aimed at ending the war. A high-level U.S. ...
German Politicians Do Not Ruled Out Military Participation in Ukraine
German politicians are considering the possibility of deploying German military forces to support Ukraine against Russia, though no final decision has been reached yet....
Ukraine's NATO Membership Is Not Currently on the Agenda - Walker
According to Kurt Volker, the former U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations, Ukraine's membership in NATO is not currently part of the immediate agenda due to various geopolitical consid...
NATO officers and generals of this level have never come to Ukraine before
The article highlights a visit by NATO officials and high-ranking military personnel to Ukraine, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the delegation's seniority. The visit signifies a significant i...
Bundeswehr places order with PSM for 200 more Puma IFVs
Germany's Bundeswehr has placed an order with Projekt System & Management (PSM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland, for the delivery of 200 additional PUMA infantry fighting veh...
Germany to host small-drones production line for Ukrainian forces
Germany will establish a production line for small drones destined for Ukraine's military forces. The production aims to commence by the first quarter of 2026 and target an output of up to 10,000 unit...
Germany to host small-drones production line for Ukrainian forces
Germany will establish a production facility to manufacture Zoom and Linza drones for Ukraine's military forces, with production scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026. The annual output i...
Ukraine will not join NATO and may face difficulties remaining in the EU
The article discusses the geopolitical challenges Ukraine faces regarding its international alliances. It suggests that due to various political and strategic reasons, Ukraine is unlikely to become a ...
Military Accounting Tusk and NATO: Poland Threatens 'Rapid Seizure' of the Baltic Sea
Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland, has warned that Poland could rapidly seize control of the Baltic Sea as a strategic response to regional security issues involving Russia. The warning was...
Ukraine Reports Receiving Two More Patriot Air Defense Systems from Germany
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has announced that Ukraine has received an additional two sets of Patriot air defense systems from Germany. This delivery is part of the ongoing international militar...
What is the EU up to in 2026?
The European Union's three core governing bodies have established legislative priorities for the coming year. This will guide which policy proposals receive attention and support from these institutio...
Zelensky: My Signature Will Be on Strong Agreement - DW - 01.01.2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his signature will be placed under a powerful agreement, likely referring to agreements with international partners regarding military and economic s...
China’s next decade to cement status as hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse: reports
According to reports from Chinese institutions, China aims to consolidate its status as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing over the next decade, alongside the United States, Germany and Japan....
Europe’s time to shine in space? 2026 preview
Germany is rapidly developing its military space systems, potentially shifting European-wide priorities in space defense and technology....
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis
During World War II, French wine and champagne distributors collaborated with the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) by using their alcohol shipments as a cover for transmitting intelligence t...
European leaders to huddle as Zelenskyy pushes his peace plan for Ukraine
National security advisers from various allied countries are scheduled to convene in Ukraine on Saturday. The meeting is expected to focus on discussing President Zelenskyy's latest proposed peace ini...
New German military plan views foreign sabotage as preparation for war
Germany has created a military strategy plan that addresses potential NATO conflicts, treating acts of sabotage by foreign entities as equivalent to an act of war. This strategic document outlines var...
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
According to preliminary estimates, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by GDP metric and aims to overtake Germany within three years. Official confirmation of this ...
Germany’s weapons export permits to Ukraine drop from €8.15 billion to €1.14 billion in 2025
According to recent reports, Germany has significantly reduced its weapons export permits for Ukraine. The value dropped sharply from €8.15 billion in previous years to €1.14 billion in 2025. This red...
Machthaber: Donald Tusk
In this regular feature focusing on the most powerful and controversial politicians of our time, the article discusses how these individuals think and make decisions, exploring their influence and imp...
Berlin and London intensify military cooperation with purchase of artillery weapons worth over €60m
Germany and the UK are engaging in a joint military procurement deal worth approximately 61 million euros for modern, mobile artillery systems as part of their enhanced defense cooperation. This trans...
2025 in review: Navy
An overview of naval developments and operations within NATO member states and allied countries throughout 2025 focusing on capability enhancements, technological advancements, deployments, and strate...
Another Russian War - NATO Prepares for Global Conflict
The article discusses mounting tensions and warns about the potential for another conflict involving Russia, prompting NATO to prepare for broader global implications of such a scenario....
Declassified Archives: Putin Wanted NATO to Accept Russia - DW - December 26, 2025
Recently declassified documents reveal that Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at integrating Russia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)...
NATO Increases Military Presence Near Kaliningrad Region
NATO is boosting its military presence close to the Kaliningrad region, an exclave of Russia situated between Poland and Lithuania....
Putin Warned Bush As Early As 2008: If NATO Continues To Expand...
According to reports and historical documents reviewed by analysts, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his concerns about NATO expansion towards Russia's borders as early as 2008. This warning...
From Ukraine to US: Germany's 2026 foreign policy challenges
Germany faces significant foreign policy challenges in 2026 due to global geopolitical shifts involving the US, Ukraine, China, and Middle Eastern nations. It struggles with maintaining balanced relat...
Germany’s Military Is Preparing for a War with Russia
Since Germany's 2022 Zeitenwende speech, significant changes have been made to the military: an additional 100 billion euros for rearmament, a commitment to spend more than 2% of GDP on defense, and d...
Fourteen countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements
Fourteen nations, including France, Britain, and Germany, have criticized Israel for approving the construction of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The signatories expressed their clear o...
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