Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged with Trump's envoys on advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war amid ongoing high-level talks with European leaders.
Kyiv faced multiple overnight air raid alerts due to Russian drone incursions and ballistic threats, with Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting hundreds of UAVs targeting key regions.
Close aides to Chancellor Merz dismiss reports of his early replacement as baseless; political and constitutional challenges make such a move unlikely despite low approval ratings.
The EU delays appointing a negotiator for talks with Russia, focusing first on clarifying goals and increasing sanctions pressure amid the Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's president and key European leaders held a video conference to advance diplomatic efforts amid stronger Ukrainian battlefield positions and increased intelligence sharing.
President Trump announces deployment of 5,000 additional US troops to Poland, reversing Pentagon's recent halt amidst evolving European military strategies.
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US use divide-and-rule tactics to weaken European Union unity, urging member states to maintain collective strength.
President Zelensky and German officials discuss advancing air defense and drone production after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv.
Germany considers President Steinmeier as EU representative for peace talks with Russia, amid skepticism over Putin's proposal to appoint Schröder alone.
Putin favors former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as the EU's negotiator for ending the Ukraine conflict, signaling Moscow's readiness for peace talks under respectful terms.
President Trump confirms possible redeployment of US troops from Germany to Poland, signaling a strategic shift with implications for European security and defense markets.
Germany accelerates development of long-range weapons after US declines to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russian Iskander threats in Kaliningrad and reinforce European deterrence.
Iran launched its first missile and drone strikes on the UAE since a US-Iran truce, prompting regional condemnation and raising concerns over energy security and market stability.
President Trump announces US troop reductions in Germany will exceed 5,000, signaling major shifts in US military deployments amid tensions with European allies.
Munich's ifo warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars and potential retaliatory duties could push Germany into recession by 2026, escalating trade tensions amid political disputes.
The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within a year amid strategic reassessment, impacting defense sector and transatlantic relations.
Germany attributes a phishing campaign targeting Signal users in politics and media to Russia, with investigations underway and compromised accounts including top officials.
Julia Klöckner's Signal account was hacked via phishing, compromising CDU leadership chats including Chancellor Merz; German intelligence warns of widespread political cyberattacks.