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The money is earmarked for defense equipment for the country fighting Russian forces, including munitions, drones, armored vehicles, and air defense systems.
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War in Ukraine
Putin made the comments in a phone call with Donald Trump, telling the US leader that the war in Ukraine could only be resolved if the West halts military and intelligence support for Ukraine.
Mar. 19
War in Ukraine
The talks on Tuesday come as the Europeans scramble to come up with a united position after a US policy shift on the three-year conflict under President Donald Trump.
Mar. 14
Germany
In the German elections, Merz’s conservatives humiliate Sholtz’s socialists and should be strong enough to form a coalition without the far-right.
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
Two days before the vote, Scholz said the question of whether Berlin would be prepared to send German soldiers to support any potential ceasefire “is a debate that we should not be having now”.
Feb. 21
Germany
Europe has been nervously watching the election campaign of the continent’s biggest economy, whose importance at a time of global upheaval can hardly be overstated.
Feb. 21
Europe
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also hit back at Trump’s comments, branding them “absurd.”
Feb. 19
Germany
The German chancellor said discussions on German troop deployments were “immature” when prompted by a reporter after Monday’s emergency summit in Paris.
Feb. 17
Europe
The only one who benefits from a “decoupling” of European and American security is Putin, Scholz said.
Feb. 15
Germany
Trump, after speaking to Putin on Wednesday, said that talks to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s invasion almost three years ago, would start “immediately”.
Feb. 13
Ukraine
He had said Ukraine’s resources should be used to finance everything needed after the war, such as reconstruction and maintaining a strong army.
Feb. 8
Biden
With forthcoming changes in the US and German administrations, the democratic world’s commitment to what it means to be free will finally be tested in 2025.
Jan. 19
Germany
Despite initial reluctance, Germany has been indispensable in aiding Ukraine, both militarily and in humanitarian aid. However, with elections coming in February, the reluctance persists.
Jan. 18
Germany
Germany’s Chancellor blocks military aid amid growing pressure from the Green Party for more defense spending, while the CDU pushes for supplying Ukraine with TAURUS missiles to boost its defenses.
Jan. 10
Putin
The German government to take legal action over claims of Scholz’s alleged Moscow visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jan. 6
Europe
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier also warned of “foreign influence ... which is particularly intense on X,” the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk, in upcoming elections.
Dec. 27, 2024
Putin made the comments in a phone call with Donald Trump, telling the US leader that the war in Ukraine could only be resolved if the West halts military and intelligence support for Ukraine.
Mar. 19