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Ukraine
The money is earmarked for defense equipment for the country fighting Russian forces, including munitions, drones, armored vehicles, and air defense systems.
1d ago
War in Ukraine
Germany confiscated a Russian-linked tanker carrying 100,000 tons of oil worth €40M, as part of EU sanctions targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet.
1d ago
Ukraine
Sikorski suggested that if Russia is so “concerned” about foreign military aid, it should start by refusing weapons from North Korea and Iran.
1d ago
Europe
The world’s third-largest economy is about to be turned loose on defense. Kyiv is slotted for beefier support, but Germany’s giant rearmament plan is about Russia not just Ukraine.
Mar. 19
War in Ukraine
In the 90-minute call with Trump on Tuesday, Putin agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days, but refused a full ceasefire in its three-year war with Ukraine.
Mar. 19
Germany
The EU’s top executive has praised Germany for approving a fiscal package, but a senior opposition figure told TVP World that the decision was a “catastrophe” that will lead national debts.
Mar. 19
Europe
“It is a war against Europe and not just a war against the territorial integrity of Ukraine” – Merz
Mar. 18
Germany
Merz’s CDU/CSU and their likely future coalition partners plan to exempt defence spending from Germany’s debt rules and to set up a 500-billion-euro fund for infrastructure investments over 12 years.
Mar. 18
Germany
The hastily drawn plans represent a radical departure for a country traditionally reluctant to take on large amounts of debt or to spend heavily on the military, given the horrors of its Nazi past.
Mar. 18
Ukraine
The German foreign minister said Berlin plans to introduce changes to its constitution to boost security, which would also bring additional funding for Kyiv.
Mar. 17
Europe
The deal marks a significant shift from decades of fiscal restraint in Berlin, aiming to boost defense spending amid growing security concerns in Europe and jumpstart Germany’s economy.
Mar. 14
Europe
Defense firms have been expanding their presence in Germany in a way not seen for decades.
Mar. 12
Europe
Stunned by the actions of the Trump administration, France and Germany are exploring ways to bolster Europe’s nuclear deterrence.
Mar. 9
Ukraine
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Mar. 8
Europe
Merz, a longtime Atlanticist who had previously baulked at financing public spending through large-scale debt, has quickly changed his tune given the head-spinning pace of events.
Mar. 5
Ukraine
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Mar. 4
The world’s third-largest economy is about to be turned loose on defense. Kyiv is slotted for beefier support, but Germany’s giant rearmament plan is about Russia not just Ukraine.
Mar. 19