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POLITICSSep 27‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel?The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 27Berlin’s ‘Russian House’ stayed open despite Russia’s war in Ukraine and EU sanctions, shielded by a reciprocal deal over Moscow’s Goethe-Institut. Germany’s sabotage accusation was the final straw.In early September, Germany’s Foreign Ministry announced the closure of the Russian House in Berlin, Russia’s largest cultural center abroad. The center had operated in the heart of the German capital for more than 40 years. It remained open after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, even as similar institutions across Europe shut down. What finally brought it to an end was a drone attack on Leipzig Airport that German authorities described as Russian sabotage. Meduza tells the center’s story.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTSep 27Russia accuses Germany of being Ukraine main sponsorRussia has accused Germany of being the primary financial supporter of Ukraine. This statement reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and rhetoric related to the conflict in Ukraine.dailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTSep 27Russia accuses Germany of being Ukraine main sponsorRussia has accused Germany of being Ukraine's primary sponsor. This report details international relations and geopolitical tensions between these nations.edenmagnet.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTSep 27Russia accuses Germany of being Ukraine main sponsorRussia has accused Germany of being the primary sponsor of Ukraine. This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and rhetoric between the involved nations regarding the conflict.westernadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 26Germany’s Wadephul meets Russia’s Lavrov amid tensions over ‘escalation’The German foreign minister blames Moscow for the Leipzig drone attack but welcomes the G20 invite to Vladimir PutinPolitico Europe
POLITICSSep 26Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelinesIt's the first such meeting since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. DW has the latest on day 5 of the UN General Assembly debate.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 26China rejects 'Cold War' mentality; Germany's FM Wadephul meets Russian counterpart Lavrov. Follow DW's UN General Assembly updates.Beijing called on the US to "immediately" lift its blockade against Cuba, advocated for post-conflict reconstruction of Gaza, and said the sovereignty of Middle Eastern nations "should be respected." DW has the latest.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 24Croatian court approves extradition of Nord Stream blast suspect to GermanyA Croatian court has approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man who is wanted in Germany in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines, state media said on Thursday. The report from HRT Television quoted the suspect’s lawyer Ljubo Pavaskovic as saying that he will appeal the September 18 ruling. It was not immediately clear when the man could be handed over to Germany. He was arrested on a European warrant in the northern Croatian town of Pula in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23EU countries should follow Germany’s lead and close Russian houses, MEP saysRussian “cultural” centers in the EU countries serve as a cover for intelligence activities and should be closed, following Germany’s example.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22Germany wants to restrict Saxony-Anhalt’s access to classified information on Russia after AfD election winGerman authorities are preparing to restrict Saxony-Anhalt’s access to sensitive intelligence data after the AfD’s victory in the state election, fearing that classified information could reach Moscow, according to 17 German and foreign officials who spoke to The New York Times.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 21Germany’s AfD held talks with Gazprom CEO on resuming Russian gas suppliesThe far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is already in talks with Russia about resuming gas supplies. The party’s foreign policy spokesperson, Markus Frohnmaier, discussed the matter with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSSep 18Reuters: Germany’s AfD party and Kremlin envoy prepare for talks on restarting Russian gas suppliesLeaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany party have begun preparing for talks on resuming Russian gas deliveries to Germany, Reuters reported, citing two sources.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 18EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say - ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 17Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate closes amid escalating diplomatic retaliation between Berlin and MoscowThe German Consulate General in St. Petersburg has closed. On the afternoon of September 17, the German flag, national emblem, and other symbols were removed from the consulate building on Furshtatskaya Street.Meduza [en]
MILITARYSep 16Bloomberg: Germany is preparing hospitals for a possible Russian attack on NATO. Its military says as many as 1,000 wounded troops could need care each day.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 16Germany to allocate additional EUR 1M for safety of Ukrainian NPPsGermany will provide an additional 1 million euros to improve safety at Ukrainian nuclear power plants.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYSep 15Germany’s secretive ‘Sonderstab Ukraine’ fast-tracks weapons deals for Kyiv in as little as two weeks, FT reportsA small, standalone unit inside Germany’s Defense Ministry known as the “Sonderstab Ukraine” can arrange weapons deals for Kyiv in just two weeks — a fraction of the time other departments take when bogged down by the bureaucracy of domestic procurement, the Financial Times reports.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 1554% of those polled in eastern Germany call arms deliveries to Ukraine excessiveIn western Germany, 39% of those polled called arms deliveries to Kyiv excessive, compared with 54% of respondents in the east, according to an ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll, whose results were published by the German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14FM Sybiha on recruitment of Russian agents in Germany: I urge European governments to take this threat seriouslyForeign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the investigation by the German broadcaster RTL into the recruitment of agents of influence and described it not as an isolated incident but as part of a broader system.Ukrinform [en]
CYBERBREAKINGSep 12Germany suspects Russian intelligence involved in airport hybrid attack thelocal.de · Germany
CONFLICTSep 10Germany sets its sights on Russia's shadow fleetThe German government wants to follow other EU countries and take more decisive action against Russia's shadow fleet, accusing it of helping Moscow evade sanctions and carry out acts of sabotage.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 7Russia announces it is closing Germany's consulate in St. PetersburgThe tit-for-tat reaction comes after Germany said it is shutting down Russia's consulate in Bonn and its cultural center in Berlin.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 6Germany wants war again , Russia FM says , dismissing drone accusationsRussia's Foreign Minister accused Germany of desiring war, while simultaneously rejecting accusations regarding drones. This indicates heightened diplomatic tensions and mutual recriminations between the two countries.arynews.tv · Pakistan