Germany is asking the European Union (EU) to take much stronger steps to punish Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine.

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is trying to suppress any discussions about the future of Nord Streams and supports ...

German chancellor Friedrich Merz is “actively” backing a proposed EU ban on the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia to ...

Germany's new chancellor vowed to build Europe's strongest army — but experts say underinvestment, recruitment, and politics ...

WASHINGTON, May 20. /TASS/. After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, his US counterpart Donald Trump told EU leaders and Vladimir Zelensky that US won’t impose sanctions on Russia now, as he ...

Ahead of anticipated talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany are seeking a conversation with Trump to ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with top U.S. and European officials in Rome as part of intensified diplomacy ahead of a key phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian ...

European leaders agreed on Friday to press ahead with joint action against Russia over the failure to agree to a ceasefire in ...

Post-WWII Germany has long been wary of state power and unfettered spending − and that may stymie new chancellor’s plans.

Germany's army has been mocked for equipment failures, including helicopters that cannot fly and rifles that do not shoot straight.

Western powers must not be divided in confronting Russia over the Ukraine war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said ...