Germany likely too stretched to provide troops for Ukraine, foreign minister says – POLITICO
“We are now hearing signals from Washington that they are prepared to do so [provide security guarantees], and…
How China could paralyze Germany’s defense ramp-up – POLITICO
The legal frameworks on either side of the Atlantic are starkly different. Washington treats them as strategic assets,…
Pressure mounts on Germany’s Merz to restore military conscription – POLITICO
Röttgen accused Pistorius, who belongs to the SPD, of “only implementing one side of the compromise by focusing…
Germany left guessing as Trump weighs US troop cuts in Europe – POLITICO
Germany looks to keep Washington close That uncertainty is exactly what Pistorius is trying to prevent from turning…
European next-gen fighter jet faces ‘moment of truth’ in coming months – POLITICO
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was launched in 2017 by President Emmanuel Macron and then-Chancellor Angela Merkel,…
Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with weapons
ADVERTISEMENT Members of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), chaired by the UK and Germany, are meeting Monday…
Europeans pledge more air defense for Ukraine – POLITICO
Earlier in July, Trump gave Putin 50 days to reach a ceasefire or face economic sanctions. The U.S.…
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs over Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline…
Trump flags ‘bit of a problem’ with Putin ahead of big announcement on Ukraine – POLITICO
“A turning point regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine is coming,” said Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is…
Merz to visit UK this month to sign Anglo-German treaty – POLITICO
Starmer’s team has been courting closer relations with Berlin since they were in opposition, particularly on defense and…