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German defense minister accuses Trump of tactical ‘mistake’ on Ukraine

Germany’s defense minister said on Friday it was a mistake for U.S. President Donald Trump to take the bargaining chip of Ukrainian NATO membership off the table ahead of possible talks to end Russia's war with Ukraine.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets her Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. Photo: PAP/EPA/MAXYM MARUSENKO

Germany pledges €200 mln in winter aid to Ukraine

Berlin will provide Ukraine with €200 million in winter aid amid ongoing Russian attacks on key energy infrastructure, Germany’s foreign minister has said.

Jamshid Sharmahd, dual German-Iranian citizen, executed by Iranian authorities on October 28, 2024. Photo: X/@AlizadehYass

Germany to shut down Iranian consulates after execution of dual national

Germany will close three Iranian consulates on its territory following the execution of a German-Iranian national, but will allow Berlin’s embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry has said.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Photo: PAP/EPA/Filip Singer

German FM says it is high time to honor Polish victims of German atrocities

Germany’s top diplomat said on the 85th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland that enough time had been wasted and a memorial to Polish victims of WWII must be erected in Berlin, Polish state news agency PAP reported.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski (R) and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock (L). Photo: Konrad Laskowski / MSZ

Compensation for surviving WWII victims among matters discussed by Polish and German FMs

A gesture of redress for the losses inflicted on Poles during World War II German occupation was among the topics discussed by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and his German counterpart during intergovernmental consultations held in Warsaw on Tuesday.