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September 2022 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Illegal Annexation of Sovereign Ukrainian Territory US Dept. of State 30 Sep 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.
- NATO, EU Say Gas Pipeline Leaks Are 'Sabotage' But Stop Short Of Pointing Finger At Russia RFE/RL 29 Sep 2022 -- NATO and the European Union said leaks in two major Russian underwater pipelines designed to ship natural gas to Germany were caused by "sabotage" and vowed to take strong action to protect critical European infrastructure.
- Statement by the North Atlantic Council on the damage to gas pipelines NATO 29 Sep 2022 -- The NATO Invitees associate themselves with this Statement.
- NATO Calls Nord Stream Leaks 'Deliberate, Reckless' Sabotage RFE/RL 29 Sep 2022 -- NATO has voiced "deep concern" over the damage sustained by the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, calling the incidents "deliberate, reckless, and irresponsible acts of sabotage."
- NATO Vows Retaliation for Attacks on Infrastructure, Blames Sabotage for Pipe Blasts VOA 29 Sep 2022 -- NATO vowed retaliation Thursday for attacks on the critical infrastructure of its 30 member nations, while strongly suggesting the rupture of two Baltic Sea pipelines meant to send natural gas from Russia to Germany was the direct result of sabotage.
- President had a phone call with the Federal Chancellor of Germany President of Ukraine 28 Sep 2022
- German Police Search Superyacht Believed To Be Owned By Uzbek-Born Russian Tycoon RFE/RL 27 Sep 2022 -- German police have searched the superyacht Dilbar, the world's biggest yacht by tonnage, believed to be owned by Alisher Usmanov - an Uzbek-born billionaire and close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- German, Qatari leaders back diplomatic efforts to revive JCPOA Press TV 26 Sep 2022 -- Germany and Qatar have expressed their support for efforts aimed at reviving Iran's 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 23 Sep 2022
- Joint Statement - Concrete Steps to Support Expansion of UN-mediated Truce in Yemen US Dept. of State 23 Sep 2022 -- On 21 September 2022, vice ministers and senior official representatives of the permanent five members of the United Nations Security Council and the European Union, Germany, Kuwait and Sweden, hereafter referred to as the P5+4, met to discuss concrete steps to support an extension of the truce agreed upon by the Yemeni parties until 2 October and the start of a political process to end the conflict in Yemen.
- Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya US Dept. of State 23 Sep 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:
- Communiqué of the U.S.-Europe Group on Afghanistan US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2022 -- Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States met in Washington D.C. on September 15, 2022, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Other officials from Japan, Qatar, Switzerland and UNAMA also participated in the meeting as observers, which included technical sessions with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Baerbock in her capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2022
- German Police Raids Houses Reportedly Linked To Putin's Close Ally, Tycoon Usmanov RFE/RL 21 Sep 2022 -- Police in Germany have raided 24 houses and apartments across the country reportedly linked to Uzbek-born Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov, who is known as a close ally of President Vladimir Putin.
- Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Virtual Meeting With German Federal Ministry of Defence Political Director Dr. Jasper Wieck DoD 20 Sep 2022
- Ukraine slams Germany for failing to supply it with weaponry, tanks Press TV 17 Sep 2022 -- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has slammed Germany for failing to supply the war-torn country with heavy weaponry and tanks.
- Germany Takes Over Rosneft Refineries In Move To Secure Energy Supplies RFE/RL 16 Sep 2022 -- Germany says it has taken control of a major oil refinery owned by the German unit of Russia's Rosneft as a step to bolster energy security for the country amid oil and gas cuts by Moscow in retaliation for Western sanctions against it because of the invasion of Ukraine.
- Germany's Scholz Says Putin Still Believes Ukraine Invasion Correct Move RFE/RL 14 Sep 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Russian President Vladimir Putin hasn't changed his thinking on invading Ukraine.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 13 Sep 2022 -- The Federal Government supports the Ukrainian military in close coordination with its partners and allies. This list provides an overview of lethal and non-lethal German military support for Ukraine. It includes deliveries from the Federal Armed Forces, as well as supplies from German industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for so-called security capacity building.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Slams Germany Over Refusal To Provide Tanks, Vehicles RFE/RL 13 Sep 2022 -- Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has slammed Germany for refusing to provide it with Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles it has asked for as Ukraine continues to try and push Russian forces out of territory they are occupying in the east and south of the country.
- Scholz Urges Putin To Agree To Cease-Fire, Withdraw Troops From Ukraine RFE/RL 13 Sep 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to find a diplomatic solution for the conflict in Ukraine based on a cease-fire and the complete withdrawal of Russian troops, the chancellor's office said on September 13 after the two leaders spoke by phone.
- Telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 13 Sep 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz.
- Germany's Supply of Lethal Weapons to Ukraine Crosses Russia's 'Red Line', Ambassador Warns Sputnik 12 Sep 2022 -- Germany supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine is a "red line" for Moscow, which Berlin should not have crossed, Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergei Nechaev said on Monday.
- PM Lapid's Remarks at the Joint Statements with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Israel - Prime Minister 12 Sep 2022
- German Chancellor Presses Iran To Accept European Proposals To Revive Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 12 Sep 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on September 12 that he does not expect an agreement soon with Iran in negotiations to restore its nuclear deal with world powers unless Tehran accepts the latest proposals put forward by Germany, France, and Britain.
- German Foreign Minister Promises To Help Ukraine Clear Mines, Dodges Question On Sending Battle Tanks RFE/RL 11 Sep 2022 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has pledged Germany's help to remove anti-personnel mines left in Ukraine by retreating Russian troops but declined to say whether Germany would fulfill Ukraine's request for battle tanks.
- JCPoA: Joint Statement by France, Germany and the United Kingdom Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 Sep 2022
- UK, France, Germany Raise 'Serious Doubts' Over Iran's Commitment to Nuclear Deal Sputnik 10 Sep 2022 -- The United Kingdom, France and Germany said on Saturday they were skeptical about Iran's commitment to a successful outcome of nuclear talks.
- Iran: Europe's 'Unconstructive' Statement on JCPOA Talks May Undermine Nuclear Deal Revival Sputnik 10 Sep 2022 -- Representatives of France, Germany and the UK earlier expressed concerns regarding Tehran's "commitment" to restoring the nuclear deal, citing the issue of the Islamic Republic's views on the responsibilities under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
- Iran urges E3 not to ruin diplomacy over JCPOA revival IRNA 10 Sep 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Saturday reacted to the latest statement by Germany, the UK and France regarding the JCPOA revival talks, calling it unconstructive and against a good will gesture by the three countries known as E3.
- E3 must accept consequences if it continues following Israel's lead in JCPOA revival talks: Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Iran has slammed the latest "unconstructive and ill-considered" statement issued by the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the E3 must accept the consequences if it continues to follow Israel's lead.
- Berlin won't stop backing Kiev in face of energy crisis: German FM Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Berlin will not alter the plan to send weapons and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine although the country is facing an energy crisis amid a reduction in Russian supplies to Europe.
- German Foreign Minister Makes Second Wartime Trip To Ukraine RFE/RL 10 Sep 2022 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine as it continues to fight against invading Russian forces.
- Telephonic Press Briefing on G7 Price Cap on Russian Oil US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with French, German, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2022
- Germany has 'hit the limit' in weapons supplies to Ukraine, but vows continued support Press TV 08 Sep 2022 -- Germany says it will continue to support Ukraine against Russia, despite warnings that the country has "hit the limit" in the amount of weapons it can give the country from its army reserves.
- Germany Has Reached Limit in Weapons Supplies to Kiev, Defense Minister Says Sputnik 07 Sep 2022 -- Germany has given "unbelievably a lot" of weapons to Ukraine from its reserves, but reached its limit and is now trying other ways to support Kiev, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Wednesday.
- Prime Minister Liz Truss's call with Chancellor Olaf Scholz: 7 September 2022 Gov.UK 07 Sep 2022 -- The Prime Minister spoke to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 06 Sep 2022 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- Gazprom Says No Nord Stream Gas Until German Partner Makes 'Repair' RFE/RL 06 Sep 2022 -- A senior executive of Russian gas exporter Gazprom says the company won't resume natural-gas shipments via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline until a German partner repairs what it alleges is faulty equipment, raising European energy concerns as temperatures fall.
- First German NATO brigade troops arrive in Lithuania NATO 05 Sep 2022 -- Around a hundred German soldiers arrived in Lithuania on Sunday (4 September 2022), part of NATO's increased presence on the Alliance's eastern flank following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- More German soldiers arrive in Lithuania to shore up NATO's eastern flank Press TV 05 Sep 2022 -- About 100 German soldiers arrived in Lithuania on Sunday after Berlin vowed to shore up its military presence on NATO's eastern flank in the wake of Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
- President Herzog meets with German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz Israel MFA 05 Sep 2022 -- President Herzog thanked Chancellor Scholz for his personal commitment and contributions to Israel's security, to promoting the Israel-Germany relationship, and to fighting antisemitism, as reflected throughout his political career.
- Ukrainian PM Meets With Germany's Scholz In Berlin, Presses Need For Battle Tanks RFE/RL 04 Sep 2022 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his crucial trip to Berlin and pressed the need for additional weapons to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion, including the delivery of powerful Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian PM Says Kyiv Ready To Supply Germany With Electricity To Reduce Reliance On Russia RFE/RL 03 Sep 2022 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who is visiting Berlin this weekend to meet with officials, said his country is prepared to supply Germany with electricity to help Europe's largest economy reduce reliance on Russian energy imports.
- German Regulator And Siemens Dispute Russian Claims About Nord Stream Disruption RFE/RL 03 Sep 2022 -- Germany's federal regulator and industrial giant Siemens Energy both cast doubt on Russia's reasoning for not resuming gas deliveries via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline under the Baltic Sea.
- Germany Reaches Goal of Filling Gas Storage 85%, Despite Nord Stream Shutdown Sputnik 03 Sep 2022 -- Germany's gas storage facilities are 85.02% full, so the country has managed to hit its October target despite the suspension of gas supplies from Russia via the Nord Stream pipeline, according to the latest data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE).
- Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on the report by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerning the situation in the Chinese region of Xinjiang Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Sep 2022 -- "The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights published its report on the situation in the Chinese region of Xinjiang yesterday evening. "
- Germany to send warships to Indo-Pacific as tensions with China escalate Press TV 01 Sep 2022 -- Germany says it is planning to send more warships to the Indo-Pacific, joining other Western nations in expanding its military presence in the region, as tensions continue to escalate following China's recent drills around Chinese Taipei.
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