On Sunday night, Germany's ruling coalition reached a deal with its main opposition party on a major increase in military spending. Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged to increase military spending and proposed a...
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The Leaders of France, Germany, and Italy Favor Negotiations to End Ukraine War
The US, Britain, and other NATO countries don’t hold the same view
Ukraine Hails ‘Turning Point’ as Germany Hardens Stance on Russia
Germany’s FM visited Kyiv Tuesday
Zelensky Invites Germany’s Scholz and Steinmeier to Kyiv After Tensions
Ukraine previously rejected a visit from Steinmeier
Germany’s Scholz Says Ukraine Must Mend Ties After President Visit Spat
Ukraine rejected a visit from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Pentagon Says the US Is Training Ukrainian Forces in Germany
Training is also taking place at two other sites in Europe
Germany Says It Will Send Ukraine Anti-Aircraft Tanks in First Pledge of Heavy Weapons
Scholz had previously warned sending tanks risked nuclear war
Germany Announces Plan to Get Heavy Weapons Into Ukraine
As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing growing criticism for not sending more arms to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht announced an agreement to send heavy weapons to the Ukrainians via Eastern European countries. Under the plan, Eastern...
Germany’s Scholz Under Pressure Over Calls to Send Heavy Weapons to Ukraine
Scholz started sending weapons to Ukraine after Russia invaded
European Union Officials Drafting Phased Plan to Ban Russian Oil
The plan won’t be negotiated until after France’s election