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May 2023 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 31 May 2023 -- 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.
- Moscow decries Germany's 'ill-thought-out' move after Berlin closes Russian consulates Press TV 31 May 2023 -- Berlin has closed four of Russia's five consulates in Germany as bilateral ties between the two countries have hit a new low over the Ukraine war. Moscow has denounced the decision as an "ill-thought-out" move and vowed a response.
- Germany's Patriot system to be moved from Slovakia to Lithuania to protect NATO Summit in Vilnius Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 26 May 2023 -- The two German batteries of the Patriot missile interceptor system currently stationed in Slovakia will move to Lithuania to protect the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
- Kremlin Says Putin Ready to Talk With Scholz to Protect Russia's Interests Sputnik 26 May 2023 -- Dialogue is necessary, so Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in order to protect Russia's national interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
- Press release on presenting a diplomatic demarche to the ambassadors of Germany, Denmark and Sweden over the investigations into the sabotage attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 May 2023
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 23 May 2023 -- 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.
- Hungary and Germany Quarrel Over Blocked Ukraine Military Aid - Reports Sputnik 23 May 2023 -- Budapest has vehemently opposed Europe's arms supplies to Kiev, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban cautioning the European Union in February that it could sleepwalk into an armed conflict with Russia by sending increasingly deadly weapons to Ukraine.
- Germany Will Not Participate in F-16 Supplies to Ukraine Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- Germany's participation in the possible international supply of F16 fighter jets to Ukraine is out of the question, as Berlin does not have those aircraft in the first place, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday.
- Estonia and Latvia to begin medium-range air defence procurement negotiations with German manufacturer Estonia MoD 21 May 2023 -- In joint procurement for medium range air defence, Estonia and Latvia will start negotiations with the German weapons manufacturer Diehl Defence for acquiring the Iris-T SLM air defence system, announced defence ministers Hanno Pevkur and Ināra Mūrniece on Sunday in Riga.
- German Police Investigating Mysterious Illnesses Of Russian Activist, Journalist In Berlin RFE/RL 21 May 2023 -- German police said they were investigating sudden, unexplained illnesses suffered by a Russian opposition activist and a Russian journalist who attended a conference in Berlin in April.
- Zelenskyy Addresses G7 as Leaders Increase Pressure on Russia VOA 21 May 2023 -- In Hiroshima, Japan, the Group of Seven industrial powers Sunday convened the summit's working session on the war in Ukraine, guest starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy Meets Leaders in Hiroshima as G7 Agrees on F-16s for Ukraine VOA 20 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Hiroshima, Japan, Saturday afternoon to participate in the Group of Seven leaders' summit — the farthest he has been outside of his war-torn country since Russia's invasion began in February last year.
- G7 Leaders Urge China To 'Press Russia' To Withdraw From Ukraine RFE/RL 20 May 2023 -- The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) leading economies have urged China to "press Russia" to end its invasion of Ukraine and withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.
- G7 Hiroshima Leaders' Communiqué The White House 20 May 2023
- G7 Communique Amps Up Pressure on China, Russia VOA 20 May 2023 -- The Group of Seven industrial powers Saturday amplified its denunciation of China's rising military and economic security threats, while urging Beijing to press Russia to stop its military aggression and withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
- G7 Agrees on Ukraine Jets, China 'Economic Coercion' Statement VOA 20 May 2023 -- The United States and its allies are planning to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets and train Ukrainian pilots to fly them, the White House said Friday, a turnaround from President Joe Biden's monthslong refusal of requests from his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for the aircraft.
- G7 Leaders' Statement on Ukraine The White House 19 May 2023
- In Hiroshima, G7 Leaders Grapple With Nuclear Threat VOA 19 May 2023 -- As leaders of the Group of Seven richest democracies kick off their summit Friday in Hiroshima, Japan, with a visit to the city's Peace Memorial - a massive outdoor monument that captures the devastation caused by the atomic bomb - they pledged their commitment to "achieving a world without nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all."
- German Defense Minister Wants Special Military Fund Spent Soon to Avoid Inflation Risks Sputnik 19 May 2023 -- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Friday that he intends to spend the Bundeswehr's special fund of 100 billion euros ($108 billion) as soon as possible so that its purchasing power is not reduced by inflation.
- Joint Statement on Kosovo US Dept. of State 18 May 2023 -- The following is the text of a joint statement by the United States, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
- Germany says not capable of being part of coalition to provide Ukraine with warplanes Press TV 18 May 2023 -- Germany has insisted that it lacks military capabilities to contribute to a British-backed initiative to supply Ukraine with warplanes in efforts to satisfy Kiev's desperate pleas to access air power in its war against Russia.
- Allies pledge continued support for Ukraine as UK Defence Secretary visits Berlin UK MOD 17 May 2023 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with his counterpart Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin today, days after announcing that the UK will be the first nation to provide Ukraine with long range strike capabilities as part of continuing support to ensure Ukraine can defend themselves against Russia's illegal invasion.
- European Diplomats Look Ahead To Further Reconstruction Efforts In Ukraine RFE/RL 17 May 2023 -- The ambassadors of Poland, Germany, and Britain and the former foreign ministers of Spain and Georgia on May 17 said that reconstruction efforts in Ukraine are already under way, even with the war far from over and with formal plans for reconstruction still in the formative stage.
- Speech by Chancellor Scholz at the conferral of the Charlemagne Prize on Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian people on 14 May 2023 in Aachen Germany - Federal Government 14 May 2023
- Joint Declaration by Ukraine and Germany President of Ukraine 14 May 2023 -- "In close cooperation with partners, Germany has also established maintenance and service hubs for systems delivered. Germany has moreover earmarked in total over 11 billion EUR for 2023 and beyond in order to continue military support for Ukraine. Through tailored new military equipment packages Germany will continue to support Ukraine in strengthening its defence capabilities"
- President of Ukraine met with members of the German Security Cabinet President of Ukraine 14 May 2023
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with Olaf Scholz in Berlin: Germany's leadership in protecting peace can make the world safer President of Ukraine 14 May 2023
- President of Ukraine and Federal President of Germany had a meeting in Berlin President of Ukraine 14 May 2023
- Zelensky pushes Germany to replace US as Ukraine's first arms provider Press TV 14 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with German leaders in Berlin and pressed them for faster deliveries of advanced weapons and fighter jets, in a visit that aims to nudge Germany towards potentially replacing the United States as Kiev's most prominent supplier of arms.
- Zelenskiy Travels To Paris After Being Hailed In Germany For Contributions To European Unity RFE/RL 14 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on May 14 flew to Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a tour of European capitals after accepting the Charlemagne Prize at a ceremony in Aachen, Germany.
- Zelenskiy Gets Backing In Rome As Germany Announces $3 Billion Military Aid For Ukraine RFE/RL 13 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy received vocal backing from Italian leaders in Rome on May 13 as Germany announced a $3 billion military aid package for Kyiv -- the biggest since the start of Russia's unprovoked invasion -- ahead of a visit by the Ukrainian leader to Berlin.
- Germany Plans to Send Ukraine Largest Military Assistance Package Worth $3Bln - Reports Sputnik 13 May 2023 -- The German government has made a decision to provide Ukraine with additional weapons worth 2.7 billion euros (almost $3 billion), which will become Berlin's largest military assistance package to Kiev, media reported on Saturday, citing sources.
- Fanning the flames: Germany plans largest arms shipment to Ukraine Press TV 13 May 2023 -- The German military has announced plans for shipping a massive package of weaponry for Ukraine worth 2.7 billion euros in its latest bid to further fuel the US-led war effort against Russia.
- Minister of National Defence and Chief of Defence of Lithuania visit Lithuanian military instructors training Ukrainian troops in Germany Lithuania MND 12 May 2023 -- On May 12 Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas and Chief of Defence of Lithuania Lt Gen Valdemaras Rupšys are visiting Lithuanian Armed Forces instructors providing training to Ukrainian military as part of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) at the Special Training Command in Germany.
- Munich Group Ministerial Meeting on the Middle East Peace Process - Joint Declaration Germany Federal Foreign Office 11 May 2023 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan met today (11 May) in Berlin within the Munich Group mechanism and consulted on measures needed to achieve a just and lasting peace.
- Germany - CH-47F Chinook Helicopters DSCA 11 May 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Chinese FM meets German counterpart, vows to inject momentum for world peace, prosperity Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China and Germany should stick to the right path and jointly oppose a "new Cold War" as well as "decoupling and disruption" to inject confidence and momentum for world peace and prosperity, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during talks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Berlin on Tuesday.
- The Federal Armed Forces to continue their participation in the Kosovo peace mission in Kosovo Germany - Federal Government 03 May 2023 -- Germany will continue to deploy military personnel in Kosovo as part of the international Kosovo Force (KFOR) following a decision by the Federal Cabinet to extend the mandate, although the Bundestag still has to ratify the resolution. The most important questions and answers about the extended mandate.
- The Federal Government extends the deployment of the Federal Armed Forces in Mali for the final time Germany - Federal Government 03 May 2023 -- The deployment of Federal Armed Forces personnel under the United Nations "Minusma" peace mission will be extended for the final time. The Federal Cabinet has decided to extend the mandate until 31 May 2024. The Bundestag still has to agree to the resolution. The most important questions and answers about the deployment.
- Russia says German arms supplies to Ukraine pushing Berlin deeper into war Press TV 02 May 2023 -- Russia has warned that Germany is increasingly getting involved in the Ukraine war due to arms supplies Berlin has offered to Kiev.
- MFA statement Republic of Poland 01 May 2023 -- "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland condemns the statement of the former Ombudsman of the Russian Federation, Pavel Astakhov, proving that the murder of the Polish Ambassador is admissible."
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