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Russia and U.S. Held Secret Talks on Restarting Nord Stream 2 Pipeline – Bild

A potential deal could give the U.S. control over Russian gas flows via Nord Stream 2, according to anonymous sources cited by Bild.

Protesters Demand Germany Stand By Ukraine on Invasion Anniversary

Protesters marched through Berlin on Monday to demand Germany stand by Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, a day after Germans...

A Tale of Two Munichs

European officials tried to strike a pragmatic and constructive tone amid alarm that the U.S. would strike a deal with Moscow over their heads and leave...

'No Decisions' on Ukraine Without Kyiv and Europe, Says Zelensky

Zelensky also called on Europe to create its own army, warning that the United States might not always be there for the continent.

Germany Looks to Repurpose Nord Stream 2 for Green Gas Project

The pipeline, which was originally meant to double gas shipment capacity from Russia to Europe, could transport green hydrogen or natural gas from Finland...

Germany’s Russian LNG Imports Surge Over 500% in 2024

Berlin has banned direct imports of Russian gas but continues to import it via third parties elsewhere in Europe.

Germany Could Send Troops to Future Ukraine Buffer Zone: Minister

Boris Pistorius also said Germany should aim to spend around 3% of GDP on defense.

German Police Probe Drone Sightings Over Military Facilities

Three of the sightings have taken place at a sight in Manching, where Eurofighter development takes place.

Germany Races to Secure Stricken ‘Russian Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker

Germany was racing Saturday to secure a heavily loaded tanker stranded off its northern coast, towing the stricken ship it said was part of Russia's sanctions-busting...

Germany’s Scholz Open to More Talks With Putin Despite ‘Frustration’

The call comes as talk of negotiations is heating up ahead of Donald Trump’s return to office in January.

Russian-Linked U.K. Package Fire Strong Enough to Down Plane – Guardian

Last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that Western intelligence agencies believe the devices were part of a covert Russian operation.

Russia Arrests German Citizen Over Alleged Sabotage – Reports

The man, a dual German-Russian citizen was accused of trying to sabotage the rail line with “an explosive device.”

Russian Ship's Crew Fired Signal Flares Toward German Helicopter

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not go into detail about the incident but said, “In this case, no one was hurt and no one was in danger.”...

Poland Discovers Leak in Russia-Germany Oil Pipeline

Polish operator PERN discovered similar leaks in 2022 and 2023.

‘Angela, Forgive Me’: Putin Denies Intentionally Scaring Merkel With Dog

The former German chancellor accused Putin of inviting the pet to their 2007 meeting as a "demonstration of power" and taking glee in her discomfort in...

Germany Denies Residency Extensions for Russian State Media Employees – RIA Novosti

The Berlin Immigration Office reportedly decided not to renew the residence permits of a Channel One correspondent and cameraman due to EU sanctions.

German Defense Chief Suggests Russian Involvement in Lithuania Plane Crash

Chief of Defense Carsten Breuer suggested that Moscow may have been “exploring vulnerabilities” when a DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport...

Poland Arrests German Man Over Alleged Export of Dual-Use Technology to Russia

Law enforcement said the man traded in “specialist machines” that were “illegally sent to Russian military plants involved in weapons production...

Germany Shutters Berlin Bureau of Russian State Broadcaster, Moscow Says

Germany’s Federal Foreign Office rejected the allegations and said “Russian journalists can report freely and unhindered in Germany.”

Russia’s FSB Arrests German Man for Alleged Sabotage of Energy Infrastructure in Kaliningrad

The man, identified as Nikolai Gaiduk, was accused of being involved in a March 2024 explosion at a gas distribution station in Kaliningrad.

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