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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…
Can the Party Regain its Credibility on Russia?
German politician Hubertus Heil, a former Federal Labor Minister, has called on the Social Democratic Party of Germany…
Defending Israel, Condemning Russia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Defends Israeli Attacks on Iran, Criticizes Russian Aggression in Ukraine In a recent interview,…
Germany’s Merz Expects US to Impose Russia Sanctions, Consensus on Iran and Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed a positive assessment of the G7 summit in Canada, citing a consensus among…
Can the West’s Unified Front Bring Russia to the Brink of Isolation?
G7 Leaders Meet Amid Escalating Tensions with Russia The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered…
G7 Summit: Unity on Sanctions Against Russia or Global Chaos?
German Union’s Foreign Policy Spokesman Urges G7 Unity Ahead of Summit The German Union’s foreign policy spokesman, Jürgen…
Russia or Government?
In a debate surrounding a prominent SPD politician’s manifesto on reorienting Russia policy, the Saarland CDU leader, Stephan…
SPD’s New Leader Takes a Hard Line on Russia, Leaving Old Guard in the Cold
In a recent statement, SPD-Fraktionschef Matthias Miersch distanced himself from the call for a change in course in…
BOMBSHELL: Ukraine Under Siege as Russia Unleashes Devastating Drone and Missile Assault, Leaving Widespread Destruction in Its Wake
Ukraine Reports Record Drone and Missile Attack by Russia, with Most Missiles and Drones Neutralized by Defense Systems…
Toughen Up on Russia or Face Consequences
A European Leader’s Warning on Russia Sanctions In a stern critique, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausëda has condemned the…
Russia Sanctions Bill to Exempt Countries That Support Ukraine, Lindsey Graham Reveals
In a recent development, US Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that a sanctions package against Russia, which he…
Annalena Baerbock to Push for Harsher Russia Sanctions
Washington D.C., United States – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to arrive in the United States,…
Will EU’s New Sanctions Package Bring Russia to the Negotiating Table?
Berlin, Germany – In a show of diplomatic efforts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to arrive in…
Germany’s Military to Get a $100 Billion Makeover in Bid to Counter Russia
A major overhaul of Germany’s military is underway, with a significant focus on air defense and long-range precision…
BREAKING: Prisoner War Ends: Russia and Ukraine Complete Historic Exchange of 1,000 Captives
Russian and Ukrainian authorities have completed a prisoner exchange, as announced by the Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday.…
German General Warns Russia of a Stronger Defense
Military Leaders Emphasize Readiness in Face of Potential Russian Aggression In a recent interview, Generalmajor Andreas Henne, commander…
Russia and Ukraine’s Secret Deal Revealed
In a significant development, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged their first batch of prisoners, according to the Russian…
EU Considers Secondary Tariffs on Russia Imports to Boost Sanctions Pressure
The European Union is considering stricter sanctions and secondary tariffs, following the example of the United States, against…
Green Party demands investigation into Merkel’s Russia policy
In light of new findings regarding Angela Merkel’s Russia policy, opposition politicians are calling for an investigation committee…
Merz: Peace Efforts with Russia Have Failed
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses disappointment over the outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul. Merz, in a meeting…
Ukraine and Russia Exchange 1,000 Prisoners in Historic Meeting
Ukraine and Russia Reach Deal on 1,000 Prisoner Exchange in Istanbul Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange…
UN Chief Warns Against Losing Ukraine’s Territory to Russia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned against forcing Ukraine to cede territories to Russia. “A just peace means…
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul Postponed Again
The planned “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are likely to take place on Friday –…
Sanctions vs. Russia: Green Party Politician Sees Long-Term Impact
Grünen-Politiker Omid Nouripour believes that sanctions against Russia will eventually take effect. “It’s always the case that sanctions…
Willful Coalition” Seeks Peace Talks with Russia
The Ukrainian government has announced its readiness to initiate a full and unconditional ceasefire. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij…