Politico reports that Vladimir Putin is targeting the reputation of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a development that matters as Germany faces economic weakness and far-right momentum. The report says Vladimir Putin is pressing a key Ukraine ally as Alternative for Germany rises ahead of eastern state elections,

Ukraine speaks, Germany listens. And learns. In the fifth year of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, energy seems to be the second area after the military sphere, in which Kiev is increasingly acting not only as an aid seeker but also as an expert for the West.

In letter to EU leaders, Merz justifies initiative by citing Ukraine’s unique situation as country at war | Anadolu

BERLIN (AP) — Ukraine and Germany are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday, as Kyiv looks to scale up its more than four-year fight against ...

KYIV, Ukraine — Germany aims to help Ukraine manufacture more weapons more quickly as Kyiv looks to strengthen its negotiating position in peace talks with Russia about ending their more than three-year war, the top German diplomat said Monday.