The publication of the detailed analysis was a sign that a cease-fire has gone from a theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue.

A German air force Tornado with a Taurus. German defense ministry photo. The German Taurus is a 1.5-ton cruise missile with a turbofan engine propelling it to high subsonic speeds

Holding a rifle at a training range in a pine forest near Berlin, 23-year-old student Hannes was already anticipating the odd sense of disconnection he would feel upon returning home that day. "When I will be sitting on my couch at home this evening,

Washington is winding down its European security contributions and backing away from Ukraine. Europeans could learn from history as they wrestle with deploying a military presence to deter

On Feb 28, a meeting between Mr Zelensky and Mr Trump ended in acrimony after the Republican and his deputy, Mr J.D. Vance, stridently accused the Ukrainian leader of being insufficiently grateful for US help and of not being willing to negotiate peace.

European countries have intensified talks on sending peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor and enforce a possible ceasefire. There is no unity among European countries on the issue, with some of them openly opposing the idea.

Boris Pistorius says Christian Democrats, Social Democrats discussing Taurus missiles for Ukraine, additional $3.25B defense aid in preliminary coalition talks - Anadolu Ajansı

German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hold phone call to discuss recent developments, according to government spokesman - Anadolu Ajansı

Musk curtailed Starlink access in 2022 to prevent Ukraine from using it for an attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, fearing it could trigger an escalation in the conflict. That year, he also threatened to cut Starlink funding after Ukrainian officials criticized him for suggesting the government cede territory in exchange a peace deal with Russia.

The incoming conservative-led government in Germany will face daunting challenges as it confronts a rapidly changing security environment in Europe while trying to protect Ukrainian sovereignty.

On Ukraine, Europe could arguably quite easily replace current US support, if it put its mind to it. Germany is the largest donor of military aid to Ukraine after the US. If other European powers followed its lead, it says, Ukraine defence would be covered for the foreseeable future.

Other parties were stronger in only a few eastern constituencies outside Berlin. In western Germany ... of it putting him in the chancellery. Ukraine can still expect German support Merz has ...