July 2022 - Germany Special Weapons News

Germany, Hungary, Italy take up NATO's Baltic air policing NATO 30 Jul 2022 -- German, Hungarian and Italian fighter aircraft will take up air patrols over the Baltic region as part of NATO's air policing mission starting on Monday (1 August 2022).
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Myanmar Military Junta's Executions US Dept. of State 28 Jul 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 - F-35 Aircraft and Munitions DSCA 28 Jul 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of F-35 Aircraft, Munitions, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.4 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
US selling $8.4 billion worth of fighter jets and other weapons to Germany Press TV 28 Jul 2022 -- The United States will sell $8.4 billion worth of fighter jets and other weapons to Germany, according to the Pentagon.
Germany Reportedly Allows Sale of 100 Howitzers to Ukraine Sputnik 27 Jul 2022 -- The German government has approved the direct sale of 100 howitzers to Ukraine, Spiegel reported on Wednesday.
War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 27 Jul 2022 -- This list provides an overview of lethal and non-lethal German military support for Ukraine. It contains deliveries from the German Armed Forces, as well as deliveries from German industry financed by German funds for security capacity building.
Response to the attack - Which sanctions have been adopted against Russia? Germany - Federal Government 26 Jul 2022 -- Working in partnership with the European Union and international partners, Germany has responded to Russia's attack on Ukraine with extremely tough sanctions. In particular, these aim to massively weaken the Russian economy and the political elite. The sanctions are already having an effect. A summary.
Exclusive: German Foreign Minister Says EU Won't Fall For Russian Gas 'Blackmailing' RFE/RL 26 Jul 2022 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says the European Union won't give in to Moscow's "blackmailing" after Gazprom announced another large reduction in gas supplied through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline linking Russia and Germany.
Germany's gas supply situation stabilizes after restart of Nord Stream 1 People's Daily 26 Jul 2022 -- German gas supplies are solid again as the country's storage facilities are filled to almost two-thirds of capacity, Klaus Mueller, president of the country's Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), said on Monday.
Germany Sees No Technical Reason for New Russian Gas Cut - Minister Sputnik 25 Jul 2022 -- German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has argued that there is no technical reason for Russia to further halve gas supply to Europe through its Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
Nord Stream 1 resumes gas deliveries to Germany after maintenance People's Daily 22 Jul 2022 -- After ten days of maintenance work on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, gas deliveries from Russia to Germany resumed on Thursday morning.
COVID-19 case count exceeds 30 mln in Germany People's Daily 22 Jul 2022 -- Germany registered 136,624 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, bringing the total count to over 30 million cases. Thursday's figure was around 16,000 less than a week ago, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has said.
War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 21 Jul 2022 -- This list provides an overview of lethal and non-lethal German military support for Ukraine. It contains deliveries from the German Armed Forces, as well as deliveries from German industry financed by German funds for security capacity building.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Call With German Federal Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht DoD 21 Jul 2022
An article by the Federal Chancellor - After the watershed Germany - Federal Government 19 Jul 2022 -- Putin's attack on Ukraine has created a new reality - Much cannot remain as it is, even in Germany and the European Union.
Germany's Scholz Says EU Can No Longer Afford National Vetoes RFE/RL 17 Jul 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the European Union can no longer afford to allow individual member states to have veto power over the bloc's actions if it wants to maintain a leading role in the determination of global policy.
Germany, France, 4 Other Countries Froze Almost $13Bln in Russian Assets Sputnik 17 Jul 2022 -- The European Union froze 13.9 billion euros ($14 billion) in Russian assets since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said, adding that only 6 countries account for almost all of this amount.

Gazprom Expects Siemens to Confirm if Return of Gas Turbine for Nord Stream Possible

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Joint statement on supporting Ukraine in its proceeding at the International Court of Justice European External Action Service (EEAS) 13 Jul 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States and the European Union:
Germany Will Stop Buying Russian Coal On August 1, Oil On December 31 RFE/RL 13 Jul 2022 -- Germany will end purchases of Russian coal on August 1 and stop buying Russian oil on December 31, as the country looks to end its energy reliance on Russia following Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine.
War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 12 Jul 2022 -- This list provides an overview of lethal and non-lethal German military support for Ukraine. It contains deliveries from the German Armed Forces, as well as deliveries from German industry financed by German funds for security capacity building.
Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden on the designation of Palestinian civil society organisations as terrorist organisations Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Jul 2022 -- On October 22 2021, Israel designated six Palestinian civil society organisations as terrorist organisations. Accusations of terrorism or links to terrorist groups must always be treated with the utmost seriousness.
Interview with Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Kyiv - "Russia is constantly attempting to distort reality" Germany - Federal Government 12 Jul 2022 -- One of the weapons being used by Russia in its war against Ukraine is disinformation. By selectively spreading misleading and false information, Russia is being deliberately deceptive and seeking to influence public opinion. In this interview, Yuliya Tychkivska of the Aspen Institute Kyiv describes why Russian disinformation poses a threat to her country, what narratives Russia is spreading, and how she and her fellow campaigners are countering this targeted misinformation.
Russia Shuts Down Nord Stream One for Annual Maintenance VOA 11 Jul 2022 -- Russia shut down the Nord Stream One pipeline for annual maintenance Monday.
Europe on edge as Nord Stream Russian gas link enters shutdown Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- The largest single pipeline carrying Russian gas to Germany has been shut down for an annual maintenance which is expected to last ten days, amid fears that the closure may be extended due to the Ukraine conflict.
Russia Temporarily Halts Gas Shipments To Germany For Pipeline Work, But Some Fear Longer Suspension RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- Russia says it will suspend shipments of natural gas to Germany on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for 10 days beginning on July 11 as it conducts annual maintenance work.
The United States Supports Canada's Decision to Return Turbine to Germany US Dept. of State 11 Jul 2022 -- The United States is united with our Allies and partners in our commitment to promoting European energy security, reducing our collective dependence on Russian energy, and maintaining pressure on the Kremlin.
Ukraine 'Disappointed' By Canada's Decision To Grant Waiver To Allow Repair Of Russian Gas Pipeline RFE/RL 10 Jul 2022 -- The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is "deeply disappointed" by a Canadian government decision to return a repaired Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline turbine to Germany after completing maintenance on the equipment.
Canada to return Russian gas turbine to Germany amid Europe energy crisis Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Canada will return a repaired Russian turbine to Germany necessary for maintenance on the key Russia-Europe natural gas pipeline, despite objections from Ukraine.
Canada to Return Nord Stream Turbines to Germany Sputnik 10 Jul 2022 -- Ottawa will return to Germany the Nord Stream 1 turbines that Siemens sent to Canada for maintenance, stranded in the country due to sanctions on Russia, Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson said on Sunday.
Germany's Ex-Chancellor Refuses To Disassociate Himself From Putin RFE/RL 10 Jul 2022 -- Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has said he wants to maintain contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite pressure for him to break off their friendship because of Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Canada to Broaden Scope of Sanctions Introduced Against Russia - Global Affairs Sputnik 09 Jul 2022 -- Canada intends to expand the sanctions it has imposed against Russia, targeting the Russian industrial manufacturing sector, among others, Canada's Department of Global Affairs has announced.
NATO membership for Sweden and Finland Germany agrees to alliance expansion Germany - Federal Government 08 Jul 2022 -- Germany has paved the way for the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. The Bundestag has passed the draft law introduced by the Federal Cabinet. Prior to any new countries joining NATO, each of the 30 member states must formally agree to the accession.
Germany Lawmakers Approve NATO Expansion VOA 08 Jul 2022 -- Lawmakers in Germany voted overwhelmingly Friday to approve Finland's and Sweden's membership in NATO, with Poland's lower house moving the ratification forward as well.
German Bundestag approves renewable energy expansion People's Daily 08 Jul 2022 -- The German Bundestag (lower house of Parliament) on Thursday approved a legislative package to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies.
Federal Chancellor Scholz in the Bundestag - "What we need now is to join forces" Germany - Federal Government 06 Jul 2022 -- At government question time, Federal Chancellor Scholz gave a review of the G7 and NATO summits and the European Council meeting. He also spent an hour answering questions on issues such as climate protection, energy supplies and the "Concerted Action".
War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 06 Jul 2022 -- This list provides an overview of lethal and non-lethal German military support for Ukraine. It contains deliveries from the German Armed Forces, as well as deliveries from German industry financed by German funds for security capacity building.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with German State Secretary Michaelis US Dept. of State 05 Jul 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 05 Jul 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.
Ceasefire in Yemen: Germany is supporting the UN's efforts to bring about peace Germany Federal Foreign Office 04 Jul 2022 -- The start of serious negotiations to resolve the conflict in Yemen is within reach. Together with the United Nations, Germany hosted a donor conference on 4 July to strengthen the important mediation work of UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg.
Germany Suspends Funds For Bosnian Serb Entity's Infrastructure Projects Over Leaders' Policies RFE/RL 04 Jul 2022 -- Germany has suspended 120 million euros ($125 million) worth of infrastructure projects in Bosnia-Herzegovina's Serb entity over its leaders' secessionist policies, the international peace envoy said.
German trade union chief warns Russian gas cut-off may cripple country's major industries Press TV 04 Jul 2022 -- The head of a confederation of trade unions in Germany has sounded the alarm that the looming cut-off of Russian natural gas would cripple major industries in the European country.
Germany Can't Send Ukraine Weapons as Quickly as Militarized US Can, Scholz Says Sputnik 04 Jul 2022 -- Berlin has promised to send Ukraine a host of heavy weapons, including self-propelled howitzers, anti-aircraft tanks and advanced anti-air missile systems. To date, only some of the howitzers have been delivered, and Ukrainian officials have wondered aloud whether cooperation with Germany is "worth something, or not even a cent."
Partnership and Vision can deliver for Northern Ireland Germany Federal Foreign Office 03 Jul 2022 -- Joint article by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her Irish counterpart Simon Coveney T.D.
Germany To Open New LNG Ports By Early 2023 In Bid To Cut Dependence On Russia RFE/RL 02 Jul 2022 -- Germany will begin operation of two temporary terminals for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by early 2023, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said in an interview published by the Welt am Sonntag newspaper on July 2.
Statement by the Special Envoy on Libya of the Federal Foreign Office Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Jul 2022

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July 2022 - Germany Special Weapons News