February 2022 - Germany Special Weapons News

Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the special parliamentary session on the Russian war Germany Federal Foreign Office 27 Feb 2022
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Press Release (27 February 2022) Germany Federal Foreign Office 27 Feb 2022 -- Today, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock chaired a video conference of the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. G7 Ministers were joined by the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Policy statement by Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and Member of the German Bundestag, 27 February 2022 in Berlin Germany - Federal Government 27 Feb 2022 -- "We will now - year after year - invest more than two percent of our gross domestic product in our defence."
German Chancellor Vows to Boost Defense Spending Amid Russia's Military Operation in Ukraine Sputnik 27 Feb 2022 -- The Russian "military operation" in Ukraine was initiated after the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics asked Moscow for assistance in defending themselves against attacks by Ukrainian troops.
All Russian Banks Under Sanctions Will Be Excluded From SWIFT, German Gov't Says Sputnik 26 Feb 2022 -- The West has imposed sweeping sanctions on the Russian economy after its President Putin announced on Thursday a special military operation in Ukraine to demilitarize and "de-nazify" the country.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Habeck on energy supply - Germany will get through the winter safely Germany - Federal Government 25 Feb 2022 -- Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck sees Germany's supply of natural gas as being secure. "We've stabilised the levels in the storage facilities so we can get through the winter safely," he said. He said he would nonetheless continue to do everything in his power to make sure Germany's energy supply remained secure.
COVID-19 cases exceed 14 mln in Germany People's Daily 25 Feb 2022 -- The number of COVID-19 cases logged in Germany since the start of the pandemic has reached 14.19 million, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases said on Thursday.
Defence Minister Lambrecht on the contribution of the Federal Armed Forces - "We will do whatever is asked of us" Germany - Federal Government 24 Feb 2022
Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser on preparations in Germany - "We are vigilant, alert and prepared" Germany - Federal Government 24 Feb 2022 -- Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser held briefings on how Russia's attack on Ukraine may affect Germany. She stressed that security agencies had prepared themselves for all scenarios and increased protective measures.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
Federal Government condemns attack on Ukraine - "This is Putin's war" Germany - Federal Government 24 Feb 2022 -- Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has strongly condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine, saying it was "a blatant breach of international law" and was entirely unjustified. He spoke of a dark day for Europe and announced further tough sanctions. He called on the Russian President to withdraw his troops from Ukrainian territory.
Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Russia's attack on Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 Feb 2022
US imposes sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, a day after President Joe Biden said that the United States would impose financial penalties on Russia because of its deployment of troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, which Moscow has already recognized as independent republics.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022
Statement by President Biden on Nord Stream 2 The White House 23 Feb 2022
Sanctioning NS2AG, Matthias Warnig, and NS2AG's Corporate Officers US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022 -- The United States applauds Germany's decision to take administrative steps to halt the certification process for Nord Stream 2, which will prevent the pipeline from becoming operational. After consultations with Germany and the EU, I have terminated the waiver and imposed sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG (NS2AG), its CEO Matthias Warnig, and NS2AG's corporate officers. This action is in line with the United States' longstanding opposition to Nord Stream 2 as a Russian geopolitical project and the President's commitment that Nord Stream 2 would not move forward following the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden Clears Way For U.S. Sanctions On Operator Of Russia's Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has directed his administration to impose sanctions on the operator of the Nord Stream 2 natural-gas pipeline in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
German Economy Minister Says Country May Completely Abandon Russian Gas Sputnik 23 Feb 2022 -- Germany may completely abandon the consumption of Russian gas, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck said on Wednesday, given the crisis surrounding Ukraine.
Germany suspends certification of Nord Stream 2 pipeline People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Tuesday the suspension of the certification process of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline citing Russia's course of action over Ukraine.
Release of the Combined Space Operations Vision 2031 statement Australia DOD 23 Feb 2022 -- Senior Defence officials from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, have come together to release the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Vision 2031 statement.
UK and partners publish vision for responsible space operations UK MOD 22 Feb 2022 -- As part of the Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO), the UK has published a vision affirming a commitment to lead as responsible actors in space.
G7 Chair's Statement on today's G7 call on Russia and Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 Feb 2022
Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 project with Russia over Ukraine Press TV 22 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced the suspension of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project with Russia in response to Moscow's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.
Scholz Says Germany Is Putting Nord Stream 2 On Hold, Following Putin's Actions On Ukraine RFE/RL 22 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says his country is putting the certifying process for the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia on hold in reaction to Moscow's actions in Ukraine.
German Regulator Confirms Suspension of Nord Stream 2 Certification Sputnik 22 Feb 2022 -- The German Federal Network Agency told Sputnik on Tuesday it is suspending certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas project due to the country's economy ministry withdrawing its positive assessment of the pipeline after Russia's recognition of the self-declared republics of Donetsk and Lugansk (DPR and LPR).
DoD and Partners Release Combined Space Operations Vision 2031 DoD 22 Feb 2022 -- The United States joins Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom in the joint release of the "Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Vision 2031" today.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on today's recognition by President Putin of the separatist self-declared "People's Republics" in eastern Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on today's recognition by President Putin of the separatist self-declared "People's Republics" in eastern Ukraine (21 February 2022):
Statement by Foreign Minister Baerbock following the meeting of the Federal Government's crisis unit at the Federal Foreign Office on the Russian attack against Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Feb 2022 -- "We have woken up in a different world today. After months of preparations, of lies and propaganda, President Putin last night decided to follow up his threats with egregious actions. With the military attack against Ukraine, the Russian Government is breaking the most fundamental rules of the international order before the eyes of the world. Russia alone has chosen this course."
Readout of President Biden's Call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Scholz of Germany The White House 21 Feb 2022
Telephone conversations with President of France Emmanuel Macron and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 21 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with President of France Emmanuel Macron and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz.
Germany's Scholz Talks With Putin, Condemns Possible Recognition Plan As 'Unilateral Breach' RFE/RL 21 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on February 21 as part of efforts that a Scholz spokesman said were intended to "prevent a catastrophe" in Ukraine.
Ukraine, Germany push back against US claims of imminent Russian invasion Press TV 20 Feb 2022 -- Ukraine and Germany have pushed back against assumptions by Washington about Russian intentions to invade the former Soviet state as tensions further escalated after US President Joe Biden warned that Russia could launch an attack "within days."
Speech by Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and Member of the German Bundestag, at the Munich Security Conference Germany - Federal Government 19 Feb 2022
Federal Chancellor Scholz at the Munich Security Conference Nothing less than peace in Europe is at stake Germany - Federal Government 19 Feb 2022
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia and Ukraine US Dept. of State 19 Feb 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Agreement in Vienna talks possible: German chancellor IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlined that there is an opportunity to reach a consensus in the Vienna talks, which can pave the grounds for lifting anti-Iran sanctions.
Iran, Germany discuss bilateral ties, Vienna talks ISNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has sat down with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and discussed with her bilateral, regional and international issues.
Iran Nuclear Talks At 'Moment Of Truth,' Says German Chancellor RFE/RL 19 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Iran not to spoil the ongoing talks aimed at saving the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock and the Foreign Minister of France, Jean-Yves Le Drian on the situation in Donbas and at Ukraine's borders Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Feb 2022 -- The increase in ceasefire violations along the line of contact in recent days is highly concerning. We condemn the use of heavy weaponry and indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas, which constitute clear violation of the Minsk agreements.
Trial Begins In Germany Of Russian Charged With Passing Rocket Intelligence RFE/RL 18 Feb 2022 -- A 30-year-old Russian man charged with espionage for allegedly passing information about a European rocket to Russian intelligence went on trial in Germany on February 17.
The Munich Security Conference: Dominated by the present crisis Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock will attend the 58th Munich Security Conference from 18 to 19 February 2022. The conference is dominated by the Russian crisis, but also provides an opportunity to set new priorities, for example with respect to combatting the climate crisis.
Germany Ready to 'Pay High Price' if Russia Invades Ukraine, Including End to Nord Stream 2, FM Says Sputnik 18 Feb 2022 -- Nord Stream 2, an energy mega-infrastructure project designed to deliver up to 55 billion cubic meters in additional gas from Russia to Germany via twin pipelines along the bottom of the Baltic Sea, was completed last fall and made fully ready for operation in December. It is now awaiting certification from German and European regulators.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Munich Security Conference US Dept. of State 18 Feb 2022
Joint declaration on the fight against the terrorist threat and the support to peace and security in the Sahel and West Africa Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Feb 2022 -- On the eve of the European Union - African Union Summit, we, Sahelian and neighbouring countries as well as international partners, met to discuss the situation in the Sahel. We remain committed to supporting Mali and its people in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace and stability and to fight terrorist threats in the Sahel region.
US sends F-35 jets to Germany amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe Press TV 17 Feb 2022 -- The United States has deployed F-35 fighter jets to Germany as part of a plan to bolster NATO forces amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe.
US Redeploys Several F-35 Fighters to Germany to 'Deter Aggression' As Tensions Worsen Over Ukraine Sputnik 17 Feb 2022 -- NATO earlier deployed a large chunk of its forces closer to its eastern frontiers citing the alleged threat that Russia would "invade" Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly denied planning to attack its neighbour and condemned the West's "hysteria" over the alleged offensive.
Russia-Ukraine Crisis High on Agenda as Harris Heads to Munich VOA 17 Feb 2022 -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris travels Thursday to Munich, where officials say she will focus on consulting with allies about the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Germany to Begin Relaxing Most COVID Restrictions VOA 16 Feb 2022 -- Germany will begin relaxing most of its coronavirus restrictions by March 20 as infection rates fueled by the omicron variant fall. Chancellor Olaf Scholz endorsed a plan Wednesday to roll back most restrictions in three stages, calling March 20 "freedom day."
Biden, Scholz cast doubt over Russia pullback as NATO mulls new combat units Press TV 17 Feb 2022 -- US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have called on Russia to take "real steps towards de-escalation," reiterating that they have seen no significant withdrawal of Russian troops from the Ukraine border.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With the Euro Quad: France, Germany, and the United Kingdom DoD 16 Feb 2022
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With German Federal Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht DoD 16 Feb 2022
Readout of President Biden's Call with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany The White House 16 Feb 2022
Putin, Scholz agree on need to avert war amid Ukraine tensions People's Daily 16 Feb 2022 -- Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday underlined the need to avoid a war over Ukraine and to settle the crisis via diplomatic efforts.
Federal Chancellor Scholz in Moscow - Courageous and responsible action is the order of the day Germany - Federal Government 15 Feb 2022 -- In view of the build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine, Federal Chancellor Scholz travelled to Russia for his inaugural visit. He appealed for courageous and responsible action on all sides. After all, he said: "For my generation, war in Europe is now inconceivable - and we must ensure that it stays that way."
News conference following Russian-German talks President of Russia 15 Feb 2022 -- Following Russian-German talks, Vladimir Putin and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz made statements for the press and answered journalists' questions.
Talks with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 15 Feb 2022 -- The President of Russia held talks with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz in the Kremlin.
German Chancellor Scholz Says Ukrainian President Promised Him to Discuss Bills on Status of Donbass Sputnik 15 Feb 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky firmly promised that all bills on the status of Donbass and changes to the Ukrainian constitution would soon be discussed within the framework of the contact group, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2022
Secretary Blinken's Call with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2022
Federal Chancellor Scholz in Kyiv - Germany stands side by side with Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 14 Feb 2022 -- On his inaugural visit to Kyiv, Federal Chancellor Scholz reiterated that Germany stands side by side with Ukraine. He stressed that no one should doubt the resolve of the Western allies. In the event of military aggression against Ukraine, joint action would be taken, he said - "and it will comprise very far-reaching measures."
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Virtual Quad Meeting with France, Germany, and the UK DoD 14 Feb 2022
Moscow Signals Talks To Continue As Germany's Scholz Urges De-Escalation Over Ukraine RFE/RL 14 Feb 2022 -- Moscow has signaled it is willing to continue talks with the West to ease a crisis over Ukraine as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz embarked on another round of diplomacy with a visit to Kyiv, saying there was "no reasonable justification" for Russia's buildup of troops in border areas that many fear could be preparations to invade its neighbor.
U.S. Moves Embassy Out Of Kyiv As Germany's Scholz Urges De-Escalation Over Ukraine RFE/RL 14 Feb 2022 -- The United States has announced the relocation of its embassy operations from Kyiv to the western city of Lviv out of concern for the safety of embassy staff, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on February 14.
Germany's Scholz: West 'Ready for Serious Dialogue' with Russia Over European Security VOA 14 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday that Western countries "are ready for a serious dialogue with Russia on European security issues" but also are looking for Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate his threat of an imminent invasion of Ukraine.
German Foreign Minister Stresses Importance of Continuing OSCE Work in Ukraine Sputnik 13 Feb 2022 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's (OSCE) special monitoring mission (SMM) in Ukraine has a major role in de-escalating the cris
France, Germany mediating in Ukraine crisis through shuttle diplomacy People's Daily 09 Feb 2022 -- France, which is holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, and its ally Germany have been engaged in shuttle diplomacy, trying to de-escalate the Ukraine crisis.
Biden reaffirms Nord Stream 2 won't advance if Russia invades Ukraine People's Daily 08 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed Monday that a joint gas pipeline project between Germany and Russia won't advance if Russia invades Ukraine, stopping short of explaining how it will be achieved if Germany has reservations for that decision as a deterrence against Moscow.
Biden Says U.S., Germany In 'Lockstep' On Approach To Ukraine As Macron, Putin Meet In Moscow RFE/RL 07 Feb 2022 -- Germany and the United States are in "lockstep" as they work to address tensions caused by Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden said as he welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House.
US Says 'In Lock-Step' With Germany Against Russia, 'Door Open' to Sending More Troops to Europe Sputnik 07 Feb 2022 -- Amid a visit to Washington by Germany's new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, the White House said the two NATO allies were united against perceived Russian aggression toward Ukraine. The comment comes after Berlin refused to send weapons to Kiev amid the present crisis, as the US has rushed to do.
Biden, Scholz Discussing Ukraine Crisis VOA 07 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz were meeting at the White House Monday for talks likely to be dominated by efforts to deter a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
US, EU Pledge Closer Energy Cooperation amid Russian Threats VOA 07 Feb 2022 -- At their first meeting in four years, officials of the U.S.-European Union Energy Council confronted an urgent, short-term priority - bolstering natural gas supplies amid a Russian threat to invade Ukraine - and a longer-term concern: mitigating climate change.
Biden Says European Pipeline Will End If Russia Invades Ukraine VOA 07 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said a crucial European gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2, will not go forward if Russia invades Ukraine, as high-level diplomatic efforts took place Monday to try to prevent an invasion, with Germany's leader traveling to Washington and France's president to Moscow.
Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany The White House 07 Feb 2022
Remarks by President Biden and Chancellor Scholz of the Federal Republic of Germany Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 07 Feb 2022
Background Press Call Previewing the German Chancellor's Visit The White House 07 Feb 2022
Remarks by President Biden and Chancellor Scholz of the Federal Republic of Germany at Press Conference The White House 07 Feb 2022
Germany Records 217,815 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 05 Feb 2022 -- Germany recorded, in the past 24 hours, 217,815 new infections with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and 172 deaths, as well.
Johnson, Scholz Agree Dialogue With Russia Necessary Amid Ukraine Crisis Sputnik 04 Feb 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed the situation in Ukraine during a phone conversation on Friday and agreed that dialogue with Russia is necessary, Downing Street said.
Ex-German Chancellor Schroeder To Replace Nazarbaev Son-In-Law On Gazprom Board RFE/RL 04 Feb 2022 -- Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who is considered a friend of President Vladimir Putin, is expected to replace former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev's son-in-law Timur Kulibaev on the board of directors of Russian energy giant Gazprom.
German Broadcaster Deutsche Welle Closes Moscow Bureau After Russian Ban RFE/RL 04 Feb 2022 -- Deutsche Welle's (DW) operations in Russia have been closed a day after Moscow told the German broadcaster it was revoking accreditations following a move by Berlin that banned broadcasts by Russia's RT DE channel because it did not have a proper license.
Germany's total COVID-19 infections exceed 10 mln People's Daily 03 Feb 2022 -- The total number of COVID-19 infections reported in Germany since the start of the pandemic surged to 10.19 million, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases said on Wednesday.
Russia Shuts Down Deutsche Welle Broadcast in Response to Germany's RT DE Ban Sputnik 03 Feb 2022 -- Earlier, German media regulator MABB officially banned RT DE from broadcasting in Germany, claiming that it does not have the necessary permission.
Press release on retaliatory measures against German media operating in the Russian Federation following the ban on RT DE broadcasting in Germany Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Feb 2022
Russia Bans Deutsche Welle In Response To German Court Decision On RT DE RFE/RL 03 Feb 2022 -- Russia says it is shutting down the operations of Deutsche Welle (DW) in response to the closure of Russia's state-controlled RT DE earlier this week, a move the German broadcaster called "absurd" as it vowed to continue broadcasting.
Russia shuts down German broadcaster's operations after Berlin bans RT DE Press TV 03 Feb 2022 -- Russia has closed the Moscow-based bureau of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle and stripped its staff of their accreditation, in a retaliatory move after Berlin banned Russian broadcaster RT amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine's crisis.
Moscow to target German media in Russia over ban on RT DE Press TV 03 Feb 2022 -- Moscow says it will take "retaliatory measures" against German news media operating in Russia after Germany's media watchdog decided to ban the German-language service of Russian broadcaster RT.
Germany Records 208,498 New COVID-19 Cases, 196 Deaths SPA 02 Feb 2022 -- Germany recorded 208,498 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 196 new deaths in the past 24 hours.
E3 statement on North Korea: 2 February 2022 UK FCDO 02 Feb 2022 -- Joint statement by the governments of the UK, France and Germany on North Korean missile tests.

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February 2022 - Germany Special Weapons News