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Ukraine-Russia war: Germany to make long-range missiles with Ukraine and gives €5bn more in military aid – as it happened

German chancellor says there will be no restrictions to how far weapons can reach at press conference with Zelenskyy

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

Zelenskyy visits Berlin as he seeks more support for Ukraine in the war against Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to meet with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,189

These are the key events on day 1,189 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025

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Zelenskyy bound for Berlin with Merz boxed in by German coalition

The German chancellor’s desire to lift restrictions on longer range weapons for Ukraine has been frustrated by his Social Democrat partners

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

Why nuclear energy is making a comeback across Europe

Belgium has scrapped its nuclear phase-out law, joining a growing number of EU nations reconsidering atomic energy as part of their climate strategies.

Euronews · May 27, 2025

US, Europe lift ‘range restrictions’ on Ukraine missiles: Why it matters

German leader Merz confirms Kyiv can now target Russian military positions with long-range weapons from Western allies.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Britain backs Germany over letting Ukraine fire West-supplied weapons deep into Russia to fight Putin attacks

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Berlin and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Kyiv

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

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Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push

Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Germany and Ukraine’s other allies scrap range limits on arms sent to Kyiv

Removal of restrictions, which is backed by UK, France and US, improves Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025

Germany's Merz says there are no more range restrictions on the weapons supplied to Ukraine

Germany’s new chancellor says that his country and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

Merz Says Kyiv's Key Allies No Longer Limit Range Of Weapons

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that Germany along with Ukraine's other key Western backers had lifted range restrictions on weapons they send to Kyiv to fight against Russia.

International Business Times · May 26, 2025

'Just Joking': Macron Denies Dispute With Wife, Blames Disinformation

French President Emmanuel Macron denied Monday having a domestic dispute with his wife Brigitte after a video appeared to show her shoving his face away when they touched down for a visit to Vietnam, blaming disinformation campaigns for trying to put false meaning on the footage.

International Business Times · May 26, 2025

Western allies lift Ukraine's restrictions on long-range weapons, says Merz

Western allies are no longer imposing any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons delivered to Ukraine for Kyiv against Russian military targets, the German chancellor said on Monday.

Euronews · May 26, 2025

German Chancellor Merz questions Israel's strategy in Gaza

German Chancellor Merz has said he "no longer understands" Israel's goals in the Strip, stressing humanitarian concerns and calling for actions that allies can support amid ongoing criticism.

Euronews · May 26, 2025

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Al Jazeera · May 24, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,185

These are the key events on day 1,185 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

International Business Times · May 23, 2025

German Woman Arrested After 17 Stabbed At Hamburg Station

German police on Friday said they had arrested a woman after at least 17 people were injured in a knife attack at the main station in the northern city of Hamburg.

International Business Times · May 23, 2025

Merz, Xi Discuss Ukraine War, Trade Woes Amid Global 'Chaos'

Germany's Friedrich Merz urged Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to support a Ukraine ceasefire push and discussed thorny economic ties, in the leaders' first call since Merz became chancellor.

Euronews · May 23, 2025

‘Surprisingly good March’ helps German GDP exceed expectations

The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.

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The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Germany's economy grew by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. That's double the initial estimate

The German economy, Europe’s biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

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 · May 22, 2025

Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Germany's Merz inaugurates a historic new brigade in Lithuania and pushes for security spending

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has traveled to NATO partner Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade meant to protect the alliance’s eastern flank in the face of mounting worries about Russia

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Germany boosts Nato’s eastern flank with new Baltic brigade amid threat from Russia – Europe live

Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania to mark the official formation of Germany’s first permanent overseas military unit since the second world war

International Business Times · May 22, 2025

Merz To Visit Lithuania As Germany Helps Bolster NATO's Eastern Flank

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank against a hostile Russia.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Germany's economy will stagnate this year as tariffs cast a shadow, advisers say

Germany’s economy will stagnate this year as the country faces headwinds from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade threats

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