Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is said to have problems supplying weapons
The federal government is said to be planning to deliver 400 armored vehicles to Ukraine. But apparently it’s more difficult than expected. The federal government is reportedly having problems delivering 400 armored transport vehicles to Ukraine. This is reported by the “Bild” newspaper, citing, among other things, classified documents from the Ministry of Defense. Specifically, […]
Conflict | Military facility near Baghdad attacked – one dead in Iraq
US media reports of an Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran. Hesse disinvites the Iranian Consul General. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance According to media reports, Israel has carried out a retaliatory strike against Iran. However, there are no official confirmations. Here you will find an overview. You […]
Frigate “Hessen” has completed its mission in the Red Sea
The frigate “Hessen” and its crew have completed eight weeks of operations against attacks by the Houthi militia on merchant ships in the Red Sea. The ship is on its way home. The frigate “Hessen” ended its combat mission to protect merchant ships against attacks by the Houthi militia in the Red Sea as planned. […]
SPD Saxony – Social Minister Köpping: “Many people are tired”
The SPD Saxony is facing a difficult election, polls put the party at six percent. Saxony’s Social Minister Petra Köpping is nevertheless combative – and explains how she wants to turn things around. Things were already looking better: just five months before the state elections in Saxony, the ruling SPD has to fear for its […]
Draft US package includes additional missile systems
The Chancellor is pushing for more arms deliveries. The US Congress wants to vote on new military aid. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Draft: US package contains additional missile systems 11:55 p.m.: The Republican majority leader in the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, wants to […]
Pistorius compares Kremlin boss Putin to Hitler
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has compared the Russian president to Adolf Hitler. Putin will not stop his aggression. On the sidelines of an event, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) compared the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine with Adolf Hitler’s annexation of Czechoslovakia in 1938. According to media reports, Pistorius said that Europe must prepare […]
News blog | Ukraine: Damaged Russian aircraft factory
Dead and injured after Russian rocket attack on Odessa 7:33 p.m.: According to official figures, at least four people were killed and seven others injured in Russian rocket attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa. The region’s military governor, Oleh Kiper, said on his Telegram channel that a ten-year-old girl was among those killed. […]
Bundeswehr budget: Pistorius warns of “arms stop”
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is fighting for a higher budget for the Bundeswehr. According to Pistorius, without a significant increase there is a risk of an “arms halt”. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) apparently wants to achieve a significant increase for the 2025 budget in the upcoming budget talks with Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP). […]
News blog | EU court overturns sanctions against Russian oligarchs
The Ukrainian President visits the front. Donald Trump apparently wants to pay a trip to Ukraine. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed USA approves sale of war materials to Kyiv 12:27 p.m.: The US government approves the sale of urgently needed military equipment worth $138 million (127 […]
Bundeswehr Association wants “power word” from Scholz
What happens next with the financing of the Bundeswehr? The Bundeswehr Association warns of serious damage if the Chancellor does not set the next course now. The chairman of the Bundeswehr Association, Colonel André Wüstner, has called for a “power word” from Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) in the dispute over the continued financing of the […]
