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Kazak Suspect of Russian Espionage Arrested in Berlin
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in Berlin announced on Wednesday that they had placed the Kazakh national, Sergej…
Russian Ministry Calls In German Ambassador Over Aid to Chechen ‘Terror Group’
The German ambassador in Moscow, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, was called in by Russia on Monday. The Russian Foreign…
German Citizen Detained in Russian Region Amid Terror Suspicions
A German citizen has been detained in the Stawropol region of Russia. According to the Russian news agency…
Russian Court Sentences Düsseldorf Sculptor Jacques Tilly to 8½ Years for Criticizing Putin’s Ukraine War in Carnival Car
A Russian court has sentenced sculptor Jacques Tilly to eight years and six months in prison in absentia for…
Wadephul Urges Deep Dive Into Russian War Crimes As Butscha Freedom Anniversary Arrives
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) urged a comprehensive examination of Russian war crimes in Ukraine on the fourth…
Kaja Kallas Plans Creative Strategy to Crackdown on Russian Shadow Fleet
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s representative on external affairs, said on Tuesday that the bloc should intensify its actions against…
Russian Oil Tanker Reaches Cuban Port Amid US Blockade Challenge
After the U.S. oil embargo against Cuba, a Russian oil tanker appears to have reached its Cuban destination…
Trump Lets Russian Oil Tanker Dock in Cuba to Ease Energy Crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump hinted on Sunday that the United States would allow a Russian oil tanker to…
German Security Chief Sounds Alarm Over Rising Russian Spy Threat to Defense Executives
Stephan Kramer, President of the Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution, warns that the recent arrest…
Russian Drone Hits Estonian Power Plant From Russian Airspace
An unmanned aerial vehicle coming from Russian airspace struck an Estonian power plant early Wednesday morning, the Estonian…
Sahra Wagenknecht Urges German Government to Restart Russian Oil Imports as U.S. Sanctions Waver
After the United States partially lifted sanctions on Russian oil, BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht urged the German government to…
Van Aken slams US permit of Russian oil sales as double wrong signal
Jan van Aken, the chair of Germany’s Left (die Linke), called the U.S. government’s decision to allow the sale of…
EU Sanctions Officer Warns Russian Economy Skids Toward Collapse
David O’Sullivan, the EU sanctions commissioner, warns that the Russian economy is on the brink of collapse. He…
German Security Service Warns Of Russian Influence Attempts Ahead Of State Elections
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned that Russian influence operations are likely…
Germany Cuts Russian Asset Freezes as Private Holdings in Ukraine War Context Drop Sharply
The total value of frozen private assets tied to the Ukraine war in Germany has fallen sharply. In…
Weimar Triangle Reaffirms Resolve for Durable Ukraine Peace on Fourth Anniversary of Russian Invasion
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland-Johann Wadephul, Jean‑Noël Barrot,…
Bund Gives Green Light to Controversial Nuclear Fuel Rod Project Involving Russian Participation
The German federal government appears to be backing a controversial project that would involve the construction of a…
Hardt Says New Ukrainian Refugee Wave Possible From Ongoing Russian Attacks
The foreign‑policy spokesperson of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Jürgen Hardt, acknowledged the possibility of a new wave of…
Dutch PM Mark Rutte Highlights Growing Russian And Chinese Presence In Newly Opened Northern Sea Lanes
NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte spoke of opening sea lanes not only in Greenland but across the entire High North.…
Israel’s IAI Promises Arrow 3 Will Shield Germany from Russian Missiles
Israeli defence company IAI has pledged to shield Germany from Russian rockets with its Arrow 3 missile‑defence system. “They’ll…
German Naval Inspector Issues Warning Over Escalating Russian Sea Threat
Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the German Navy, warned that the threat posed by Russia at…
Greens Blast German Inaction Over Russian Shadow Fleet Shipping Through German Waters
The German federal government is unable to state how many vessels belonging to Russia’s so‑called shadow fleet have…
Ukraine Energy Grid in Crisis After Russian Nighttime Air Strikes Expert Warns
Ukrainian energy expert Oleksandr Kharchenko described the state of the country’s energy infrastructure after the latest Russian air…
Aydan Ozoguz Criticizes FIFA’s Plan to Reintegrate Russian Teams
The chairwoman of the German Bundestag’s sports committee, Aydan Özoguz (SPD), has rejected FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to allow…
Five Arrests Made Over Allegied Russian Embargo Violations
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on Monday that five individuals had been arrested on suspicion of violating…
Germany Faces Cost Battle Over 1,400-Page Operations Plan to Counter Possible Russian Attack
Germany’s 1,400‑page “Operationsplan Deutschland” is the central document guiding how the country intends to prepare for a possible…
NATO Announces Massive Eastern Flank Buildup Plans Robotised Hot Zone Along Russian Border
NATO plans to dramatically increase its military presence along the Russian border over the next two years, adding…
Ukrainian Refugees Flee Power and Water Shortages Sparked by Russian Attacks and Cold Wave
Among Ukrainian war refugees, the number of those leaving because of shortages of electricity, heating or water is…
Germany Forces Russian Embassy Military Attaché Out Over Spy Allegations
The German federal government has ordered the deputy military attaché of the Russian embassy to leave the country.…
Ukraine Duo Accused of Russian Espionage
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against two Ukrainian nationals before the State Protection Senate of…
US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker
A tense standoff and subsequent seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the North Atlantic has escalated tensions…
Germany Alerts to Russian Sabotage Risks
The Federal Criminal Office (BKA) has documented a significant escalation of Russian influence operations within Germany since the…
BND Powers Needed Amid Russian Threat
The escalating geopolitical tensions with Russia are prompting renewed calls within the German Bundestag for a substantial overhaul…
Merz Sees Deal on Russian Assets Possible
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) signaled cautious optimism Thursday regarding a potential agreement among…
Weber Urges EU to Unlock Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Pressure mounts on EU leaders to seize and repurpose Russian assets frozen within the bloc, a move championed…
EU Eyes Russian Assets to Pressure Putin
The German Green party leadership is advocating for a rapid seizure and utilization of Russian assets held abroad,…
Germany Summons Russian Ambassador
Berlin has summoned the Russian Ambassador for a sharp rebuke following the formal attribution of several cyberattacks and…
Germany Belgium Seek Agreement on Russian Assets
Following a hastily arranged meeting in Brussels Friday evening, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De…
Merz Backs Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
The call for utilizing frozen Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine has intensified, spearheaded by CDU leader…
EU Charts Course Away From Russian Gas
The European Union has formally adopted a phased-out import ban on Russian natural gas, marking a significant, albeit…
Poland Scrambles Jets After Russian Aircraft Alert
Polish and German air defense forces were placed on high alert Friday following the incursion of Russian MiG-31…
US Sanctions Impact Russian Oil
According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the U.S. sanctions levied against Russian oil companies are beginning to…
Poland Shuts Russian Consulate Amid Sabotage Claims
Poland has announced the closure of the Russian consulate in Gdansk, escalating tensions between the two nations amidst…
US Ambassador Urges End to Russian Oil Purchases
Washington is intensifying its pressure on European NATO allies, demanding significantly increased financial and logistical support for Ukraine’s…
Estonian PM Predicts Major Russian Losses
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, has expressed a confident, albeit stark, assessment of…
Germany Debates Return to Russian Energy
The debate within Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has escalated sharply following remarks by Saxony’s Minister-President Michael…
Germany Accuses AfD of Russian Espionage
A senior German parliamentarian has accused the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of systematically seeking out sensitive…
German Lawmaker Pushes Sefe to Exit Russian Deal
The German government faces mounting pressure to terminate Securing Energy for Europe’s (SEFE) ongoing business relationship with Russia,…
Russian Jets Briefly Breach Lithuanian Airspace
Lithuania accuses Russia of airspace violation, escalating tensions in the Baltic region. Lithuanian armed forces reported a deliberate…
Ukraine Presses EU on Frozen Russian Assets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism Thursday regarding potential progress at the EU summit in Brussels concerning…
EU Targets Russian Gas Exit by 2027
The European Union has moved closer to severing its reliance on Russian gas, with member states overwhelmingly agreeing…
Frankfurt Court Targets Russian Funds
A significant legal proceeding has commenced in Frankfurt am Main with the Higher Regional Court initiating forfeiture proceedings…
Drone Disruption Suspected Russian Involvement
Disruptions to air traffic at Munich Airport caused by drone activity have prompted Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder…
Germans Oppose Shooting Down Russian Jets
A recent survey reveals a significant majority of German citizens oppose the immediate interception and destruction of Russian…
Germany Debates Response to Russian Jets
Disagreement has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition regarding the appropriate response to Russian fighter jets violating NATO airspace.…
Estonia Seeks Seizure of Russian Assets
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has advocated for the confiscation of assets frozen within the European Union belonging…
Germany Considers Ukraine Loan From Russian Assets
Following recent discussions surrounding potential avenues for supporting Ukraine, a senior German parliamentarian has expressed support for a…
Trump Urges Erdogan to End Russian Oil Deal
During a meeting at the White House on Thursday, former U.S. President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep…
Germany Alerts to Potential Russian Espionage
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are conducting a three-day military exercise, “Red Storm Bravo” in Hamburg, focusing on…
Germany Weighs Ukraine Aid From Russian Assets
The German government continues to adopt a cautious approach regarding the potential use of frozen Russian assets to…
Russian Jets Breach Baltic Security Zone
Reports of airspace incursions by Russian military aircraft have escalated tensions in the Baltic region, with both Estonia…
Russian Jets Breach Estonian Airspace
According to Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace on Friday. The incident involved…
Germans Fear Russian Attack on NATO
A recent survey conducted by the polling institute Insa and published in “Bild am Sonntag” reveals significant concerns…
Sweden Urges EU Action Against Russian Shadow Fleet
Sweden’s EU Minister, Jessica Rosencrantz, is calling for a robust response from the European Union following recent incidents…
Germany Monitors Russian Military Drills Closely
The German military (Bundeswehr) is closely monitoring the ongoing Russian military exercise in Belarus, according to a spokesperson…
Germany Urges Drone Defense Amid Russian Incursion
Following the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday, prominent foreign policy figure Norbert Röttgen (CDU)…
General Labels Drone Incident Russian Provocation
Recent airspace incursions by Russian drones into Poland during a large-scale attack on Ukraine have been described as…
Poland Reports Russian Drone Intrusion
Poland’s military confirmed on Wednesday that Russian drones appeared to have violated its airspace during an attack on…
NATO Urged to Shoot Down Russian Airspace Intrusions
Following a recent incident involving multiple Russian drones entering Polish airspace, military expert Carlo Masala has called for…
German Steelmakers Slam Russian Imports
A leading German steel manufacturer, Thyssenkrupp Steel, has raised concerns regarding the ongoing import of steel from Russia…
Estonia Warns of Escalating Russian Threat to Western Targets
Estonia’s foreign intelligence service anticipates an escalation in Russia’s targeting of civilian infrastructure across Europe. Kaupo Rosin, the…
Russian Actions Near NATO Border Escalate Concerns
Germany’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Henning Otte, has accused Russia of engaging in actions akin to…
Russian Threat Remains As Germany Begins Military Drill
Germany’s armed forces are initiating a large-scale exercise series, Quadriga 2025, amidst a security environment perceived as unchanged…
Ukraine Demands Access to Frozen Russian Assets
A senior German lawmaker has voiced concerns that pledged financial aid to Ukraine, while welcomed, falls short of…
German Investigators Rule Out Russian Link To Christmas Market Attack
The Saxony-Anhalt State Criminal Police Office (LKA) has concluded that there is no evidence to suggest the perpetrator…
Ukraine Can Strike Russian Targets Kallas Confirms
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has voiced support for allowing…
EU Sends Ukraine 10 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union has transferred 10.1 billion euros to Ukraine in the first half of this year, derived…
Russian National Charged in Plot Against Israel Embassy
German prosecutors have filed charges against a Russian national before the State Protection Chamber of the Regional Court…
Germany Halts Visas For Russian Belarusian Dissidents
A prominent human rights advocate and founder of the Russian organization Memorial, Irina Sherbakova, has voiced criticism regarding…
EU Eyes Russian Gold For Ukraine Reconstruction
A prominent European lawmaker is advocating for the potential use of seized Russian gold to contribute to the…
Lawmakers Walk Out During Russian Address
Delegates from several European Union member states, including German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, walked out of the general…
Brandenburg Hints at Possible Future Russian Energy
Brandenburg’s Minister President Dietmar Woidke has indicated that a return to importing affordable energy from Russia could be…
Russian Naval Commander Killed in Ukraine Strike
Russian Navy’s Deputy Commander Killed in Ukrainian Missile Strike General Major Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy commander of the…
Unity in the Face of Russian Aggression
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasizes the significance of the NATO summit in The Hague, despite concessions made…
Can Europe’s Military Keep Up with the Russian Threat?
In the run-up to the NATO summit in The Hague next week, German NATO General Christian Badia has…
Berlin’s Russian House Gets a Free Pass
The German government has revealed that it will pay the property tax for the controversial “Russian House” on…
Germany’s Military in a Rush to Arm for a Potential Russian Showdown
In a recent interview, the President of the German Federal Office for Defence Administration, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, emphasized the…
Bombshell: Russian IS Supporter Caught at Berlin Airport, Faces Life in Prison
A German national of Russian origin, suspected of supporting a foreign terrorist organization, has been arrested and is…
German Government Warned of Russian Gas ‘Weapon’ in Leaked Document
A confidential document from the Ministry of Economics warns of the potential resumption of the Nordstream pipelines, which…
Cybercrime Crackdown: 20 Russian Masterminds Hunted by German Authorities in Global Operation
German authorities, in a large-scale international operation, have joined forces with partners from several countries to deal a…
‘No Return to Russian Gas, Ever’
German Chemical Industry Head Warns Against Relying on Russian Gas The President of the German Chemical Industry Association…
Germany’s Security Expert Warns of Distorted Perception of Ukraine War and Russian Influence
Nico Lange, a security policy expert, warns against a distorted perception of the Ukraine war in Germany. According…
NRW Urgently Debates Alleged Russian Spies Planning Package Bomb Attacks
CDU and Grüne request Current Hour on Arrest of Alleged Spies Planning to Sabotage Freight Transport in Germany…
Russian Spy Plane Spotted Monitoring German Combat Brigade in Lithuania
Just before the deployment appeal of the German Brigade in Lithuania, Russia is reportedly closely monitoring the activities…
Merz Announces Possibility of Confiscating Russian Assets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced stricter sanctions against Russia. “We are in agreement among the heads of…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
Russian Ambassador Warns of New Cold War and Criticizes Memory Culture of WWII
According to the Russian Ambassador to Germany, Sergey Netschajev, the Cold War is once again a reality. “We…
EU Targets Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027
The European Commission has proposed a plan to phase out imports of Russian gas, oil and nuclear material…
Last Meeting: Scholz Praises Zelensky’s Courage in Face of Russian Aggression
Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (SPD) spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky just before the end of his…
Switzerland Slams Eight Russian Media Outlets, Citing EU Pressure
Swiss authorities have added eight Russian media outlets to their sanctions list. This is according to a document…