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Ukrainian Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Russia Leads to German Custodial Proceedings
The federal prosecutor’s office has secured an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian national on suspicion of spying for…
Russia Gains 250 Billion Dollars From Iran War Boosting Putin War Chest
Russia could expect significant extra revenue from its commodity trade because of the Iran war. An economic impact…
Survey: Majority Want Oil Embargo Against Russia Held While 36 % Germans Support Trade Restart
Thirty‑six percent of Germans say they would like to allow the export of Russian oil again overall, while…
German Black-Red Coalition Condemns US Oil Release Russia Gains Triple Bonus
Politicians of Germany’s black‑red coalition sharply criticized the United States’ decision to temporarily ease trade restrictions on Russian…
Saarland Leader Stands Firm Against Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia
The Saarland premier, Anke Rehlinger of the SPD, rejected calls to relax oil sanctions against Russia. She told…
Serbian President Vucic Urges Partial EU Entry as Russia Tensions Rise
With rising tensions with Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed his desire to steer Serbia into the European Union.…
EU Arms Keep Flowing to Russia via Third Countries Despite Sanctions
A new study by the Ifo Institute and Econpol Europe, released this Thursday, shows that EU‑originated military goods…
German Chancellery Chief Calls for More BND Power to Target Russia
Thorsten Frei, head of the German chancellery, called for expanded authority for the Federal Intelligence Service (BND). Speaking on…
Wadephul Opens Door to New Russia Sanctions Amid Nawalny Poisoning Claim
In light of the joint statement by several European countries that Russian opposition figure Alexei Nawalny may have died…
Wolfgang Ischinger Calls for Increased Pressure on Russia After Munich Security Conference
The chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Wolfgang Ischinger, called for stronger pressure on Moscow at the conference’s…
Winkler Calls for Parliamentary Review of Germany’s Policy Toward Russia
Historian Heinrich August Winkler urges a comprehensive parliamentary review of Germany’s foreign policy in Eastern Europe. “There are good…
German Marshall Fund Takes Aim at Macron Over Russia Push
The president of the trans‑Atlantic think‑tank German Marshall Fund (GMF), Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, delivered sharp criticism of French…
Russia Rejects MSC Invite and Skips Munich Security Conference
Russia will again be absent from this year’s Munich Security Conference, and MSC chief Wolfgang Ischinger says there is…
USA and Russia Restart Four-Year-Old High-Level Military Dialogue After Abu Dhabi Talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to revive the high‑level military dialogue that had been suspended for…
Russia Excludes German Embassy Staff Member
Russia has expelled a staff member of the German embassy in Moscow, describing the move as a “symmetrical…
Merz Skips Ukraine Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Trip
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, will not make a personal stop at the Ukraine‑Russia peace talks that will take…
Hardt Warns Russia Is Using Ukraine Talks To Buy Time While Attacking Kyiv Energy Infrastructure
Foreign ministers of the governing coalition warned that the next round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi among…
Russia Escalates Drone and Rocket Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
A day before the scheduled peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian government reported another intensive series of…
Trump Announces Trade Deal With India As Modi Agrees to Shift Oil Purchases From Russia To USA And Venezuela
Donald Trump stated that he had reached an agreement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a new…
Ukraine Russia Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi Wednesday
The direct talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will resume only on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Selesnicki…
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Suppressing Protests And Supporting Russia
The EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions against Iran. According to consensus reports, the measures target several…
Laschet Urges Europe to Talk with Russia as Abu Dhabi Talks Offer Hope for Ukraine Peace
Armin Laschet, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag and a member of the CDU,…
Germany Tightens Export Controls on Russia
Germany faces mounting pressure to bolster its export controls and intelligence cooperation following stark warnings from the Federal…
Russia Faces US Tanker Seizure
The United States government has taken a significant and assertive step in its ongoing efforts to disrupt Russia’s…
AfD Ties to Russia Raise Security Concerns
The Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution has issued a stark assessment of the Alternative for…
Russia General Killed Bombing Sparks Caution
Berlin – The German government has refrained from speculating on the circumstances surrounding a car bombing in Moscow…
Ischinger Urges EU to Stand Firm Against Russia
The debate surrounding the provision of further aid to Ukraine has escalated, with prominent voices urging the European…
Laschet Backs EU Russia Envoy
A growing debate is emerging within German political circles regarding the European Union’s approach to Russia, with calls…
EU to Intensify Pressure on Russia
Brussels is escalating its financial pressure on Moscow, issuing a stark warning to the Kremlin regarding the ongoing…
Germany Alerts Left-Wing Groups Vulnerable to Russia
The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU party, has issued a stark warning regarding Russia’s potential…
Germany Accuses Russia With Strong Evidence
Berlin has sharply condemned Russia, accusing its military intelligence agency, the GRU, of direct involvement in the debilitating…
Russia Eyes NATO Next Warns Rutte
The outgoing NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, issued a stark warning Thursday, asserting that Russia’s ambitions extend far…
German Minister Urges China to Pressure Russia
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is embarking on a high-stakes visit to China, signaling a deliberate shift in…
Rutte Vows Continued Pressure on Russia
Following a Tuesday meeting between US and Russian representatives regarding the future of Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark…
Russia Steps Up Satellite Surveillance Over Germany
A concerning escalation in Russian surveillance activity over Germany has been revealed in a recent parliamentary response to…
Ukraine Russia Talks Continue Uncertain Future
Negotiations surrounding the potential conclusion of the war in Ukraine remain shrouded in complexity, with significant details largely…
Germany Boosts Intelligence Powers Against Russia
Germany’s intelligence apparatus requires a significant overhaul to effectively counter evolving Russian threats, according to leading political scientist…
Germany Considers Retaliatory Action Against Russia
The German Foreign Ministry’s State Secretary, Florian Hahn (CSU), has ignited a contentious debate within European political circles…
Kretschmer Russia Comments Spark Political Fire
Sharp condemnation has erupted within Germany’s mainstream political landscape following remarks by Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) suggesting…
Orbán Dismisses Russia Attack Fears
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has dismissed concerns about a potential Russian attack on the European Union or…
Germany Eyes Future Trade with Russia
The Saxon state premier, Michael Kretschmer of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has ignited a fierce debate within…
NATO Remains Strong Against Russia
Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has asserted that NATO’s defensive capabilities remain robust despite the ongoing threat posed…
Russia Modernizes Nuclear Arsenal NATO Fears
NATO Expresses Growing Concern Over Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal Modernization A confidential assessment within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization…
AfD Leaders Seek Unity After Russia Dispute
The leadership of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) issued a brief, carefully worded statement on Thursday, seemingly aimed…
Russia Targets German Politics
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency chief has issued a stark warning regarding Russia’s sustained and deliberate efforts to influence…
Mützenich Admits Russia Policy Missteps
The former parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Rolf Mützenich, has conceded missteps in Germany’s…
Russia Probes EU Amid Airspace Incident
The timing of Russia’s provocative airspace violation of Lithuania on Thursday, occurring concurrently with a crucial EU Council…
Zelenskyy Praises New Russia Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the newly agreed-upon sanctions packages from the European Union and the United…
Ukraine Demands Halt to German Aid for Russia Allies
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Andriy Melnyk, has issued a stark challenge to Germany, advocating for a…
Russia Spies Threaten German Parliament
Concerns are escalating within the German Bundestag regarding Russian espionage activities, with prominent figures from the Christian Democratic…
Russia Dominates Baltic Sea Sweden Claims
Sweden’s Defence Minister Pal Jonson has accused Russia of deliberately transforming the Baltic Sea into a hotspot for…
Sweden Accuses Russia of Baltic Sea Hybrid Warfare
Sweden’s Defence Minister, Pål Jonson, has accused Russia of deliberately transforming the Baltic Sea into a theatre for…
Stoltenberg Admits Past Misjudgments on Russia
The former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has publicly acknowledged shortcomings in his earlier criticisms of Russia, revealing a…
Russia Nuclear Risk Rose Significantly
The specter of Russian nuclear escalation against Ukraine loomed considerably larger in autumn 2022 than previously acknowledged, reaching…
German Firms Still Trade Billions With Russia
Despite stringent EU sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, German businesses have continued to engage in substantial…
Russia Could Strike NATO By 2029 Warns Germany
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has cautioned that Russia could be capable of attacking NATO member states within…
Stoltenberg Urges Future Russia Dialogue
A return to dialogue with Russia will be necessary at some point, cautioned former NATO Secretary General Jens…
Drone Swarm Mystery Points to Russia
Authorities in Germany are investigating a potential link between a recent swarm of drone sightings over Schleswig-Holstein and…
Europe United on Russia Support
European leaders concluded a two-day summit in Copenhagen, affirming a unified stance on engagement with Russia. Addressing the…
NATO Urges Russia Clarity
Following recent airspace violations by Russia affecting NATO member states, German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has urged the…
Russia Threatens German Airports
Concerns are mounting in Germany regarding the potential for drone-related security threats, following recent incidents involving drone sightings…
NATO Warns Russia Over Airspace Violations
Following a recent incursion into Estonian airspace by Russia, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is reinforcing its…
Germany Calls For Tougher Russia Response
Recent incursions by the Russian military into Estonian airspace and over the Baltic Sea have prompted calls for…
Russia Airspace Violations Spark Debate
Following a series of airspace incursions by Russia into NATO member states, Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, chair of the European…
Russia Jets Risk NATO Response
Ahead of upcoming NATO consultations regarding repeated Russian incursions into its airspace, German parliamentary representatives are advocating for…
NATO Responds Russia Airspace Incident
Following recent airspace incursions, German parliamentarians have voiced concern over Russia’s actions and are calling for a multi-faceted…
EU to Tighten Russia Sanctions
The European Commission is preparing to present a new, strengthened package of sanctions against Russia as early as…
Trump Sets Conditions for Russia Sanctions
The former US President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to impose “comprehensive sanctions” against Russia, contingent on…
German Medical Tech Exports Surge to Russia
German exports of medical technology products to Russia reached record levels in the first half of 2025, according…
Germany Urges New Russia Sanctions After Drone Incident
Following the recent drone incident in Poland, German Green Party leader Felix Banaszak has called for a new…
Russia Probes NATO Air Defenses With Polish Drone Incursion
Retired General Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. forces in Europe, believes the recent incursion of Russian drones…
Russia Violates Polish Airspace Merz Condemns
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has strongly condemned the violation of Polish airspace by armed Russian drones.…
Kyiv Hit Russia Escalates Conflict Klitschko Warns
Following a Russian airstrike targeting Kyiv, including the Ukrainian government headquarters, Mayor Vitali Klitschko has cautioned against a…
Germany Notes China Russia North Korea Alliance
Berlin – The German federal government has offered a measured response to the highly visible alignment of China’s…
German Minister to Press India on Russia and China Ties
this is a violation of international law Speaking from Bangalore Tuesday prior to travelling to the capital, Wadephul…
German Military Chief Warns Russia Still Poses Threat
Germany’s military leadership has assessed the security situation with regard to Russia as remaining unchanged as preparations for…
Greens Urge German Leader To Intensify Pressure On Russia
Following recent Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine, members of the Green party have called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Poland Traces Drone Crash to Russia
A military drone crashed and exploded in Osiny, Poland, southeast of Warsaw, reportedly originating from Russia, the Polish…
Germany Joins Nato Exercise To Counter Russia In North Atlantic
Germany’s participation in the Canadian-led exercise “Nanook” in the North Atlantic represents a significant contribution to maintaining regional…
Ukraine Envoy Warns Against Russia Concessions
Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii…
Trump Pushes Ukraine to Cede Territory to Russia
Following a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns are being raised…
EU Push for Tougher Russia Sanctions After Trump Comments
Omid Nouripour, a leading foreign policy spokesperson for the German Green Party, is advocating for the enforcement of…
Russia Spying on Germany Top Official Warns
Ahead of the scheduled meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, a senior German…
Europe urges tougher stance on Russia before Trump-Putin talks
European leaders have collectively urged continued pressure on Russia ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald…
Trump Russia Nuclear Threats Spark Alarm
A former leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group, Rolf Mützenich, has expressed deep concern over…
Trump Orders Submarine Deployment Near Russia
Following a recent exchange of statements, former US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines…
Tariffs on Russia Looming Fast
The United States is accelerating the implementation of significantly increased tariffs on Russian trade partners, shortening the timeframe…
Plane Crash Shocks Russia
A passenger aircraft has crashed in eastern Russia on Thursday, prompting immediate search and rescue operations. The aircraft,…
Ukraine Russia Agree on Prisoner Swap
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine concluded in Istanbul earlier today, marking the third round of talks aimed at…
Platzeck Russia Talks Spark German Political Debate
Recent trips by former SPD chairman Matthias Platzeck to Russia have drawn unexpected support from across the German…
Russia Labels Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation Undesirable
The Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation (RLS), a German organization, has been designated as an “undesirable organization” by the Russian General…
Platzecks Russia Ties Spark SPD Controversy
Increasing scrutiny is being directed towards the travels undertaken by former SPD chairman Matthias Platzeck to Russia, with…
Politicians Defend Platzeck’s Russia Trips
Former parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich has defended the recent trips to Russia undertaken by his SPD colleague,…
Ukraine Russia Talks Set for Wednesday in Turkey
Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian representatives are scheduled to resume this Wednesday in Turkey, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Platzeck Defends Russia Visits
Former SPD leader and former Minister President of Brandenburg, Matthias Platzeck, has defended his personal travels to Russia…
EU Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions
The European Union has approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant continuation of measures…
Latvia Warns Russia May Strike NATO
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds has urged NATO member states to proactively prepare for a potential Russian offensive,…
Merkel Urges Slovakia to Support Russia Sanctions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has urged the Slovakian government to lift its…
Germany Calls For Increased Russia Pressure
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has announced plans to intensify pressure on…
Germany’s Ambassador to Russia in a Diplomatic Showdown
German Ambassador to Russia, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday, according to…