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Ukraine war briefing: Europe ‘no longer at peace’ with Russia, says German chancellor

Germany ready to defend Baltic region, Berlin says while Hungarian PM claims Ukraine ‘not a sovereign country’. What we know on day 1,315

The Guardian - AU

German defence minister condemns Russian drone incursions over NATO countries

Visiting Poland and the Baltics, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reiterated Western support for Ukraine and warned that Russia was becoming "an ever greater threat" to NATO.

Euronews

Germany raises alarm over Russia tracking army satellites as war expands to space

Germany’s defence minister warned conflicts of the future ‘will be fought openly in orbit’ after Russia was accused of tracking satellites used by the German military

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: More drones spotted in Denmark over military sites as Nato vows to ramp up vigilance

Dozens have been injured in a sustained attack on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine by Russia

The Independent UK

Germany Vows Defence Against Russia In Drone Warfare And In Space

Germany said Thursday it would step up its defences -- from drone warfare to outer space -- at a time of growing tensions between Russia and NATO while the Ukraine war grinds on.

International Business Times

German defense minister says Russia is tracking two satellites used by the German military

Russia is currently tracking two satellites used by the German military

The Independent UK

Defence Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-plant As Europe Rearms

German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant on Wednesday, a move hailed as boosting Western defences by NATO chief Mark Rutte.

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German government accepts proposal to encourage voluntary military service

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030.

Euronews

Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now

Germany’s leaders have launched a drive to attract more people into voluntary military service

The Independent UK

German Cabinet Agrees Steps To Boost Army Recruitment

The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off steps to boost recruitment for the country's armed forces and strengthen military readiness in the face of high tensions between NATO and Russia.

International Business Times

EU steps up air defences for Ukraine and sanctions for Russia

The US returns as a seller of critical anti-ballistic systems, but remains neutral, with no ideological standpoint.

Al Jazeera

US and Germany agree to deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Berlin says

The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.

Euronews

Ukraine’s allies stand at ‘moment of maximum opportunity’ – Healey

The Defence Secretary said the UK and its allies must use Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to start a ’50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Healey to call for ’50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine and force Putin to negotiate

Donald Trump has already threatened to impose ‘very severe’ tariffs on Russia.

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Al Jazeera

Europe assumes financial burden of Ukraine war, angering Russia

Trump casts European purchases of US weapons for Ukraine as a victory as UN warns civilians being killed at record rate.

The Guardian - UK

Trump expected to announce plan to sell Patriot defence systems to Ukraine

President says US will send Kyiv ‘sophisticated’ equipment ahead of announcement as frustration with Russia grows

Euronews

Can Germany sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine?

Donald Trump reportedly told Germany to sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. But can Berlin increase its military support to Kyiv as Russia intensifies aerial attacks?

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,205

These are the key events on day 1,205 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says troops contesting Russian advance in Sumy

Ukrainian forces ‘pushing back the occupiers’ says president but prevailing assessments show Russian gains. What we know on day 1.206

The Independent UK

3 killed and scores injured as Russia targets Ukraine with new attacks

Russian forces have pummeled Ukraine with drones and other weapons, killing three people and injuring scores of others despite international pressure to accept a ceasefire

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine like ‘children fighting in a park’ in White House meeting with Friedrich Merz – as it happened

US president adds ‘sometimes you’re better off letting them fight for a while’ as he and German chancellor also express unhappiness with Russian invasion

The Independent UK

German defense minister says draft could return if volunteer numbers fall short

Germany’s defense minister says the country may reinstate compulsory military service if a revamped volunteer system fails to meet recruitment goals

The Guardian - UK

German troops start first permanent foreign deployment since second world war

Heavy combat unit of 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian staff inaugurated in Lithuania on Nato’s eastern flank

Euronews

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

The Guardian - UK

Friedrich Merz picks pro-Kyiv foreign minister and promises German support for Ukraine

Chancellor-designate vows to tackle Russian aggression and appoints Johann Wadephul, an ex-soldier, to key role

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