March 2022 - Germany Special Weapons News

Ukraine: For solidarity and humanity Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Mar 2022 -- Hunger, forced migration, displacement, cold: the war of aggression against Ukraine has driven millions into great need. Germany is now making 370 million euro available to help in this situation.
Help in an emergency: International donor conference for Afghanistan Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Mar 2022 -- The humanitarian hardship in Afghanistan has worsened with the seizure of power by the Taliban. Millions of people are at risk of famine. Together with the United Nations, the UK and Qatar, Germany is hosting an international donor conference for Afghanistan today.
Statement by Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the High Level Ministerial Event on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Mar 2022
Putin, Scholz in telephone call discuss gas payment issues, Russia-Ukraine talks People's Daily 31 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed gas payment issues and Russia-Ukraine talks during a telephone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday.
Federal Armed Forces operations to stabilise Libya extended Germany - Federal Government 30 Mar 2022 -- German troops are to continue their participation in the EU-led Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI in the Mediterranean. The Federal Government has decided to extend the mandate until the end of April 2023. The Bundestag still has to agree to the resolution.
Telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 30 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 30 Mar 2022
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Meeting With Christine Lambrecht, Federal Minister of Defense, Federal Republic of Germany DoD 30 Mar 2022
Opening Remarks for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Meeting With Germany's Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht DoD 30 Mar 2022
Austin Thanks Chancellor for Germany Boosting Defense Spending DoD News 30 Mar 2022 -- Germany has shown tremendous leadership at this crucial moment. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision to bolster Germany's armed forces is bold and historic, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in a meeting in the Pentagon today with German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht.
Germany activates phase 1 of emergency gas plan Press TV 30 Mar 2022 -- Germany has sounded the alarm that Russia could cut off its gas supply to European Union states, refusing to make payments in the Russian currency, the ruble.
Statement by the G7 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction on Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 29 Mar 2022 -- Germany is making this statement on behalf of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction.* For twenty years the G7-led Global Partnership has worked towards reducing the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and preventing terrorists and those that harbour them from acquiring such weapons and related materials, equipment or technology.
PM call with the leaders of the United States, France, Germany and Italy: 29 March 2022 Gov.UK 29 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President Biden, President Macron, Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Draghi.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 29 Mar 2022
"Europe must step up its defence capabilities" Germany - Federal Government 28 Mar 2022 -- "We cannot and will not get used to this state of war," said the Federal Chancellor during his meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Andersson in Berlin on Monday. Europe had to step up its defence capabilities, said Scholz, adding that Russian president Putin should finally agree on a ceasefire and consent to serious negotiations.
6 Navy 'Growler' Aircraft Headed to Germany to Support Deterrence Mission DoD News 28 Mar 2022 -- Six U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State are on their way to Europe and are expected to arrive today in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby on U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany DoD 28 Mar 2022 -- In coordination with the German government, six U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft from VAQ-134 based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, are scheduled to arrive at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany today. The purpose of this deployment is to bolster readiness, enhance NATO's collective defense posture and further increase air integration capabilities with our allied and partner nations.
'Regime Change' in Russia Not One of NATO's Goals, Germany's Scholz Says Sputnik 27 Mar 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says NATO does not have a goal of implementing a "regime change" in Russia.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the DPRK's Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 25 Mar 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.
Germany to send 2000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, UK to supply 6000 missiles Press TV 24 Mar 2022 -- Germany will send 2,000 additional anti-tank weapons to Ukraine to replenish the country's depleting arsenal and bolster its defenses against the Russian military operation.
Federal Foreign Office on North Korea's most recent ballistic missile test Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 Mar 2022 -- Federal Foreign Office on North Korea's most recent ballistic missile test (24.03.):
Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Putin holds phone talks with Bennett, Scholz to discuss Ukraine crisis People's Daily 24 Mar 2022 -- The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Thursday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution. Following are the latest developments of the situation:
Putin, Scholz discuss Russia-Ukraine peace talks over phone People's Daily 24 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday to discuss the Moscow-Kiev peace talks.
Telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 23 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz.
The readiness to help others represents "a ray of hope in dark days" Germany - Federal Government 23 Mar 2022 -- Federal Chancellor Scholz talked about the war in Ukraine and its consequences in the Bundestag on Wednesday. He also sees some encouraging developments including the enormous readiness to donate and solidarity.
Joint Statement on Kosovo US Dept. of State 23 Mar 2022 -- The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
President of the European Parliament in Berlin - "The war in Ukraine also marks a turning point for the European Union" Germany - Federal Government 22 Mar 2022 -- Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, to Berlin ahead of the European Council meeting this week. The Federal Chancellor explained that both leaders wanted to co-ordinate closely as for Europe what mattered was: "We will only achieve something if all of us - the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Member States - keep pulling together."
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 22 Mar 2022
PM call with the leaders of the US, France, Germany and Italy (the Quint): 21 March 2022 Gov.UK 21 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the leaders of the Quint - the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany and Italy - this afternoon.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 21 Mar 2022
Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Hicks' Meeting With Mr. Benedikt Zimmer, State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Defence, Federal Republic of Germany DoD 21 Mar 2022
German minister heads to UAE, Qatar as Ukraine crisis stokes energy fears Press TV 20 Mar 2022 -- German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has headed to the Persian Gulf, hoping to find alternatives to Russian gas as the conflict in Ukraine stokes fears of an energy crisis in Europe.
Germany Signs Energy Deal With Qatar As It Seeks To Reduce Reliance On Russian Supplies RFE/RL 20 Mar 2022 -- Germany says it has reached a long-term energy partnership with the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar as Berlin looks to become less dependent on uncertain Russian energy sources following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Germany Unable to Heat Homes Next Winter Without Russian Gas Supplies, Minister Says Sputnik 19 Mar 2022 -- Germany cannot yet stop Russian gas supplies as it risks facing shortages that will not allow the country to support its industry and heat homes next winter, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Saturday.
Federal Foreign Office on the failed testing of a ballistic missile by North Korea Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Mar 2022 -- A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (18 March) on reports of the failed testing of a ballistic missile by North Korea on 16 March:
Telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 18 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz at the latter's initiative.
Towards a National Security Strategy Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Mar 2022 -- The 90-minute event marked the official start of work on the National Security Strategy. In her speech, Foreign Minister Baerbock set out what the National Security Strategy is about:
Putin, Scholz hold phone talks over Ukraine situation People's Daily 18 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held a phone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, saying that Moscow is ready to search for solutions to the Russia-Ukraine conflict during negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
German Leader Scholz Urges Putin To Call Cease-Fire In Ukraine During Phone Call RFE/RL 18 Mar 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to order a halt to Moscow's attack on Ukraine so as to allow for a diplomatic solution to be reached while also avoiding a humanitarian catastrophe.
Resolute and concerted action in a difficult situation Germany - Federal Government 17 Mar 2022 -- Federal Chancellor Scholz and the Heads of Government of the Länder condemn Russian President Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The Federal and Länder governments agree that they wish to provide swift and comprehensive assistance for the people fleeing the war.
What is the EU doing for Ukraine? Germany - Federal Government 17 Mar 2022 -- The European Union has demonstrated a resolute, swift and united response to the war in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the invasion, it has imposed massive sanctions, initiated comprehensive relief measures and put together aid packages worth billions. A summary.
Federal Chancellor receives NATO Secretary General - Ensuring the safety of all allies Germany - Federal Government 17 Mar 2022 -- The talks between Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday focused on the war in Ukraine and the consequences the war will have for NATO. "The Alliance must brace itself to ensure the security of all allies," said Scholz.
Zelensky urges Germany to provide more support People's Daily 18 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called on Germany to take a leadership role in providing more support for his country.
NATO Secretary General, German Chancellor discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine NATO 17 Mar 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked German chancellor Olaf Scholz for his strong personal commitment to NATO and Germany's leading role in the Alliance during a visit to Berlin on Thursday (17 March 2022).
Address by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Bundestag President of Ukraine 17 Mar 2022
Zelenskiy Evokes Reagan Speech In Telling Berlin To 'Tear Down Wall' Russia Is Creating RFE/RL 17 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made an impassioned plea to German lawmakers to "tear down" the wall Russia is building to divide Europe with its invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. Departments of Treasury and Justice Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Treasury 16 Mar 2022 -- Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on February 26.
U.S. Departments of Justice and Treasury Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Dept. of Justice 16 Mar 2022 -- Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on Feb. 26.
Pledging conference for Yemen: the international community's fundraising effort for life-saving emergency aid Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 Mar 2022 -- A civil war has been raging in Yemen since 2014. Fighting and war-induced poverty threaten the lives of millions of people. There is still no end in sight to the fighting. The aim of today's conference was to collect pledges and continue providing life-saving aid. Germany pledged 110 million euro.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With the Quint: France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom DoD 16 Mar 2022
Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 11-year Anniversary of the Syrian Uprising US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2022 -- The following statement was released by France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on the occasion of the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising:
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 14 Mar 2022
Germany Reportedly Plans to Buy Over Thirty F-35 Jets From US Firm Lockheed Martin Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- Currently, Germany owns only one class of fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons - the Tornado. Germany is going to purchase F-35 fighter jets made by US firm Lockheed Martin to replace its ageing Tornado aircraft, Reuters reported, citing two government sources.
Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone People's Daily 13 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday, and urged them to influence the Kiev authorities to stop "criminal acts" of Ukrainian "nationalist battalions," according to the Kremlin.
Telephone conversation with Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 12 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
France, Britain, Germany Warn Iran Deal Could Collapse Due To Russian Demands RFE/RL 12 Mar 2022 -- France, Britain, and Germany warned Russia on March 12 that its demands to have its trade guaranteed with Iran risked the collapse of an almost-completed nuclear deal.
German Health Minister to Public: Pandemic Is Not Over VOA 11 Mar 2022 -- German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach on Friday said the COVID-19 situation in the nation is serious and urged citizens not to act as though the pandemic was over.
Telephone conversation with Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 10 Mar 2022
Telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 09 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz.
Secretary Blinken's Call with German Foreign Minister Baerbock US Dept. of State 08 Mar 2022
Telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 04 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz at the German side's initiative.
Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock prior to departing for Brussels to attend meetings of the Foreign Ministers of NATO, the G7 and the EU Germany Federal Foreign Office 04 Mar 2022 -- Continued attacks of unrelenting intensity and brutality, wanton destruction, entire cities under siege and attempts to demoralise the civilian population: these are the horrifying pictures of Putin's war in Ukraine.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia and Ukraine US Dept. of State 04 Mar 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.
Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya US Dept. of State 04 Mar 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom:
United Nations vote in support of peace Germany - Federal Government 03 Mar 2022 -- The UN General Assembly has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine by a clear majority. In her speech, Foreign Minister Baerbock appealed to the global community to vote in favour of this resolution, saying: "Europe's security is at stake."
Joint Statement of the Syria Special Envoy Meeting US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2022 -- Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Washington D.C. on March 3 to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.
Nord Stream 2 not yet bust as Russia warns ties at risk Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- A Swiss company operating Russia's new gas pipeline to Europe, a project known as the Nord Stream 2, has denied reports it has gone bankrupt because of a war in Ukraine as Moscow issues a bitter warning saying Germany's decision to suspend the project would badly harm bilateral ties.
Nord Stream 2 AG Does Not Confirm Reports of Starting Bankruptcy Proceedings Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- The company, which was supposed to operate the pipeline capable of pumping 55 million cubic metres of gas from Russia to Germany, only fired all of its personnel due to sanctions slapped on it. The project was put on ice by German authorities in response to Russia starting a special operation to demilitarise and "de-Nazify" Ukraine.
Kremlin on Whether Nord Stream 2 Is 'Dead': Infrastructure Ready to Operate Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- The infrastructure of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is ready to operate, it will not disappear, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Ukrainian FM urges Poland, France, Germany to provide more weapons, aid People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Tuesday called on the foreign ministers of Poland, France and Germany to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and provide more weapons and financial support to Ukraine.
Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly on Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Mar 2022
Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock prior to departing for New York to attend the emergency special session of the UN General Assembly Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Mar 2022
Joint declaration by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau (Poland), Annalena Baerbock (Germany), and Jean-Yves Le Drian (France) on Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Mar 2022 -- On the occasion of the meeting of the "Weimar Triangle" in Łódź, we, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Germany, France and Poland condemn in the strongest possible words the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation in a flagrant breach of UN Charter. We also condemn the involvement of Belarus in this aggression against Ukraine and call on Minsk to abide by its international obligations.
Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock prior to her departure for the Weimar Triangle meeting in Łódź Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Mar 2022 -- During its most sombre hours, Europe stands as one - and is more united than many would have thought. With his war of aggression, Putin has demonstrated he no longer respects any rules. That is why, today, whether we are united or not has become a question of survival for Europe.
READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo's Meeting with German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck US Treasury 01 Mar 2022
COVID-19: Germany first to contribute 'fair share' for vaccine equity push UN News 01 Mar 2022 -- Germany has become the first country to answer a call for wealthy nations to contribute their "fair share" towards ending the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday.

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March 2022 - Germany Special Weapons News