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Bundestag rejects motion against Nord Stream 2

The project is not necessary for Europe's energy supply, the authors said, adding it is harmful to the climate.

13:30, 11.06.2021

Ukraine's Foreign Minister: Ukraine doubts Russia will abide by Nord Stream 2 agreements

He says Ukraine is confident in Germany's support.

12:00, 10.06.2021

German foreign minister explains why Berlin refrains from arms supplies to Kyiv

At the same time, Maas says Ukraine can count on Germany's assistance in the field of defense and in the issue of reforms.

22:00, 09.06.2021

Lukashenko designates day of Soviet invasion of Poland, Ukraine as Unity Day in Belarus

It will be marked on September 17.

15:00, 08.06.2021

Belgium, Germany, Slovakia send over 35 mln face masks, 24 ventilators to Ukraine

The assistance also includes 10,000 protective suits and goggles each.

14:00, 08.06.2021

Ukraine has no plans to regain nuclear power status – Ambassador

The majority of Ukrainians are convinced that the renunciation of nuclear weapons was the then-government's fatal mistake, the diplomat stressed.

09:00, 03.06.2021

Germany rejects Ukrainian request for arms deliveries – Reuters

The German authorities say the conflict should be resolved politically.

21:59, 01.06.2021

Merkel: Normandy talks on Donbas unrelated to developments in Belarus

Merkel says work in the Normandy format should continue.

22:59, 31.05.2021

Zelensky discusses Nord Stream 2-related risks with co-chair of Germany's Alliance 90/The Greens

Both agreed that this is a geopolitical project, not an economic one.

23:30, 24.05.2021

France, Germany somewhat weaken their stance on Russia – Zelensky

The president says Ukraine will continue to follow the Normandy format agenda.

15:15, 20.05.2021

Germany greenlights work on Nord Stream 2 in its waters – media

In early May, Germany's Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) filed a lawsuit against the construction in Germany's exclusive economic zone.

16:55, 17.05.2021

Blinken, Le Drian and Maas declare support for Ukraine in face of Russian aggression

In particular, Blinken and Le Drian affirmed unwavering U.S. and French support for the country's sovereignty and agreed to monitor closely Russia's moves.

15:15, 05.05.2021

German environmentalists file suit challenging Nord Stream 2

According to the environmentalists, the construction of the gas pipeline destroys sea bottom marine flora and fauna in the area of more than 16 football fields.

11:30, 05.05.2021

Germany's foreign minister reportedly opposes arms supplies to Ukraine

Kyiv had allegedly asked from Berlin a number of old corvettes and anti-ship missile warheads.

19:20, 25.04.2021

Merkel: Ukraine should remain transit country for Russian gas to Europe despite Nord Stream 2

According to Merkel, Germany will not abandon the construction of the Russian gas pipeline.

15:15, 20.04.2021

German legislator urges halt to Nord Stream 2 over developments at Ukraine borders

Weber considers Russia a real threat to the EU and the West.

16:05, 19.04.2021

Zelensky's talks with Macron, Merkel – details

Since year-start, 30 Ukrainian soldiers have died in eastern Ukraine.

20:00, 16.04.2021

Germany's FM believes Russian troops along Ukraine borders no reason to bury Nord Stream 2 – media

Rejecting the dubious gas pipe bypassing Ukraine will only "intensify" Russian aggression, Maas suggests.

19:30, 15.04.2021

Merkel to join Zelensky-Macron talks on Russia's military build-up – media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with his French counterpart on April 16.

16:05, 15.04.2021

Ukraine's envoy on Russia's build-up: Either joining NATO or restoring nuclear status

Melnyk says Ukraine's accession to NATO is the only way to prevent a military attack from Russia.

14:50, 15.04.2021

Merkel, Biden call on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's border

The chancellor and the president stressed the importance of close coordination and cooperation.

10:40, 15.04.2021

German environmentalists file another lawsuit vs Nord Stream 2

The suit challenges a construction permit issued by Germany's federal maritime regulator BSH.

18:45, 13.04.2021

Blinken talks about Ukraine with French, German foreign ministers

The officials emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine against unilateral Russian provocations.

13:30, 10.04.2021

Kremlin snubs Normandy Four talks amid Donbas escalation – Ukraine President's Office

The Office was aware of the content of a conference call between Germany, France, and Russia, official stresses.

15:30, 09.04.2021

Merkel calls on Putin to reduce number of Russian troops near Ukraine border

The two leaders also discussed a number of other foreign policy issues.

19:55, 08.04.2021

U.S. mulls special envoy to kill Nord Stream 2

The Biden administration is vetting Amos Hochstein to negotiate the thorny geopolitics surrounding the energy project.

09:25, 08.04.2021

Germany expresses concern over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine

The German government has informed Moscow about its concern.

16:05, 07.04.2021

Russia's "peacekeepers" in Donbas would be "preliminary step" to annexation – media

Moscow needs an excuse to openly deploy Russian troops in Ukraine, while Putin's recent talks with Merkel and Macron indicate that Putin is already looking for one.

23:15, 05.04.2021

Zelensky-Merkel-Macron talks may take place this week – media

The timing of the event has not been disclosed yet.

13:35, 05.04.2021

Berlin, Paris "closely monitoring" Russian troops' movements along Ukraine border

Diplomats have reiterated support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

13:20, 04.04.2021

Germany's coordinator for transatlantic relations calls for halt to Nord Stream 2

The project is seen as an obstacle for a new start in transatlantic relations.

16:55, 01.04.2021

Macron, Merkel call on Russia to stabilize ceasefire in Donbas

On March 30, Macron, Merkel and their Russian counterpart Putin discussed the situation in Donbas.

11:05, 31.03.2021

Kyiv reacts to Kremlin's intention to hold Donbas talks with France, Germany behind Ukraine's back

Diplomats say shifts on key issues of a peaceful settlement can be achieved only within the framework of Normandy Four.

23:35, 29.03.2021

U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions over Nord Stream 2 will continue

The topic of the gas pipeline was raised during a recent meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.

11:30, 29.03.2021

Germany to back Ukraine in revising quotas for agri-exports to EU – minister

The German Agrarian Ministry will provide expert support for the reform of Ukraine's ministry in line with the European model.

15:15, 22.03.2021

Germany's Greens vow to block Nord Stream 2

Greens are on track to be part of the governing coalition after the country’s September elections to the Bundestag.

10:40, 22.03.2021

Ukraine PM offers Germany to exchange experience in cybersecurity

Ukraine expresses readiness to hold a second round of bilateral cyber consultations with Germany.

23:15, 19.03.2021

Berlin Assassination: Ukraine passes to Germany new evidence on suspected FSB hitman

Тhe new data includes photographs from what appears to be a 2010 wedding album of Vadim Krasikov and his current wife.

21:00, 19.03.2021

Nord Stream 2: Ukraine intelligence reports another violation of environmental standards

This is yet another report on environmental threats the project is posing.

18:00, 12.03.2021

Nord Stream 2: House Republicans require new sanctions

The lawmakers say they fear a "backdoor" deal with Germany.

11:55, 09.03.2021

German bank closing accounts of Russian propaganda media

Earlier, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency said RT was seeking to weaken trust in democratic institutions.

18:45, 04.03.2021

Poland's PM hits back at German president over Nord Stream 2 remarks

The link to the World War 2 "debt" before Russia is inappropriate, the head of government believes.

09:00, 12.02.2021

Ukraine outraged at Steinmeier's comments on Russian pipe, WW2

Officials from Ukraine and many other European countries have grown increasingly frustrated with the German government's insistence on completing the project.

14:50, 11.02.2021

"Impossible" to complete Nord Stream 2 – expert

Any company potentially involved in retrofitting the Russian pipe-laying ship Fortuna would automatically face sanctions.

12:20, 09.02.2021

New leader of Merkel's CDU elaborates on Ukraine's possible accession to EU

He says Germany must support "stability, sovereignty, and modernization of Ukraine."

06:30, 09.02.2021

Poland, Sweden and Germany expel three Russian diplomats

Such decisions were made in response to Russia's actions to declare employees of the diplomatic missions of Sweden, Poland, and Germany as persona non grata because of their participation in rallies in support of Navalny.

20:50, 08.02.2021

Germany may freeze Nord Stream 2 after September elections – media

The third of Germany's left-of-center parties demand a stop to Nord Stream 2.

11:55, 08.02.2021

Bloomberg: Merkel, Macron to put aside differences on Russian gas pipeline

Berlin is increasingly optimistic that the new U.S. administration will be less confrontational on Nord Stream than Donald Trump.

12:35, 06.02.2021

French government calls on Germany to halt Nord Stream 2

Germany has already responded.

20:20, 01.02.2021

Navalny counts on Germany's support at CoE, ECHR – lawyer

The lawyer hopes his client's arrest will be discussed at a meeting of the Committee of Ministers.

20:59, 31.01.2021