#Germany

Berlin ready to restrict AfD access to military secrets after victory in Saxony-Anhalt

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:16

Berlin is considering restricting the future government of Saxony-Anhalt's access to a secret military plan and intelligence service data following the AfD's victory in the state elections.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Health Cardiac Center Receives 2.5 Million UAH in Medical Transport Equipment from German Foundation

Health 09/11/2026, 20:48

The Center of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine received approximately 2.5 million hryvnias worth of medical transport equipment from the German foundation "Blue-Yellow Cross" for the safe transport of critically ill patients.

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Merz cancels phone call with Trump after US leader congratulates AfD on its victory in Saxony-Anhalt

Politics 09/10/2026, 00:19

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with Donald Trump after the US leader publicly congratulated the AfD on its victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections.

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Jet-powered UAV hits apartment building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district: fire on upper floors, emergency services on scene

Incidents 09/09/2026, 09:00

In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a jet-powered UAV hit a multi-story residential building, with a fire and wall destruction on the upper floors. Mayor Klitschko and the Ukrainian Air Force report details of the attack.

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Berlin Urges Ukrainian Men of Draft Age to Return Home and Offers to Share Data on Them with Kyiv

Politics 09/09/2026, 07:23

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadefuhl stated that Ukrainian men of draft age in Germany should return home, and that Berlin is ready to share data on them with Kyiv via social benefits, registration records, and residence permits.

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“Orbán Is a Model of Sovereignty”: AfD Leader After Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Outlines Plan to Lift Sanctions and Halt Weapons Supplies to Ukraine

Politics 09/09/2026, 02:39

AfD co-chairman Tino Hrupalla, after the party's victory in Saxony-Anhalt, called for lifting all sanctions on Russia, halting drone supplies to Ukraine, and adopting Orbán's energy model. A Forsa poll records AfD support in eastern Germany at 45%.

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Berlin Pulls PAC-2 from Storage: Germany to Urgently Transfer Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Before Winter

Politics 09/09/2026, 01:10

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed at the "Ramstein" meeting that Germany will urgently transfer PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot to Ukraine from Bundeswehr stockpiles before winter.

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After the 36th 'Ramstein', Poland Prepares €50 Million Aid Package for Ukraine Focused on Air Defense

Politics 09/09/2026, 00:29

Following the 36th 'Ramstein' meeting, Poland announced it is preparing a €50 million aid package for Ukraine, a significant portion of which will go to air defense systems. Germany confirmed on the same day the transfer of PAC-2 missiles and increased deliveries of AIM-9 and IRIS-T.

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Allies commit to delivering 300 Patriot missiles to Ukraine before winter: what is known about the deal at 'Ramstein'

Politics 09/08/2026, 22:23

At the virtual 'Ramstein' on September 8, allies committed to delivering 300 Patriot missiles to Ukraine before winter through the PURL program and national reserves. Germany will donate PAC-2 missiles, although the program's funding is still 2 billion dollars below the target.

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Pistorius at Ramstein: Russia will intensify airstrikes in winter, allies must act now

Politics 09/08/2026, 21:45

German Defense Minister Pistorius warned at the Ramstein meeting that Russia will intensify airstrikes on Ukraine with the onset of winter, and called on allies to urgently bolster air defense. The Pentagon confirmed: the conflict will be protracted.

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Kyiv Ready to Work with Any European Government After Elections and Will Not Interfere in Internal Affairs

Politics 09/08/2026, 21:37

The press secretary of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Georgy Tikhyy, stated that Kyiv is ready to work with any government elected by the citizens of European countries and will not interfere in their internal affairs. He directed the calls for negotiations to Moscow.

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Pistorius at 'Rammstein': Germany to urgently transfer PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine before winter

Politics 09/08/2026, 20:46

At the 36th 'Rammstein' meeting, Pistorius announced the urgent delivery of PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles for Ukraine's air defense before winter. The purchase of additional missiles will be financed through the 90-billion-euro EU defense loan.

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Weimar Triangle sets the course: Germany, France and Poland to strengthen support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia

Politics 09/08/2026, 01:57

Germany, France and Poland confirmed in a joint declaration their course on continuing support for Ukraine, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and bolstering Europe's defense capability.

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Merz calls AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt the most serious CDU defeat in decades and warns of consequences for Ukraine

Politics 09/07/2026, 23:59

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt the most serious CDU defeat in decades and warned of the consequences for support of Ukraine.

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Expert: AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt elections will be a 'litmus test' for Berlin's aid to Ukraine

Politics 09/07/2026, 17:29

Former Ukrainian consul in Munich Dmytro Shevchenko stated that the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote will be a "litmus test" for Berlin's policy on aid to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees. The expert links a possible tightening of the course with the economic crisis in Germany and corruption scandals in Kyiv.

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AfD polls 44.2% in Saxony-Anhalt and claims a historic first standalone control of a state

Politics 09/06/2026, 23:04

According to an ARD forecast, the AfD polls 44.2% in the Saxony-Anhalt elections, while Chancellor Merz's CDU gets just 18.5%, down from 37.1% in 2021. The party claims a historic first standalone control of the state, but the outcome depends on the distribution of mandates.

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Germany Prepares Package of Measures Against Russian Hybrid Attacks: Anti-Drone Units, AI, and a National Cyber Shield

Politics 09/06/2026, 10:46

The head of Germany's Interior Ministry, Alexander Dobrindt, presented a package of measures against hybrid threats: mobile anti-drone units, expanded powers for critical infrastructure, AI, and the national cyber shield Cyberdome.

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Khmar and Pistorius Confirmed Continued Support for Ukraine's Defense: Air Defense, Financing, and Joint Defense Industry

Politics 09/05/2026, 18:14

The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Germany, Hennadii Khmar and Boris Pistorius, confirmed in a phone call the continuation of support for Kyiv's defense. They discussed air defense, financing, and the joint defense industry.

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