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April 2025 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- Germany continues to stand firmly by Ukraine's side Germany - Federal Government 30 Apr 2025 -- Germany is providing substantial support - almost 48 billion euro in total to date - to the people in Ukraine, and it stands firmly by their side, making available much more than just military equipment. Read on for more information about what Germany is doing to help.
- Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic-Weimar Ministers of Foreign Affairs Lithuania MFA 29 Apr 2025 -- "We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Iceland, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the Minister Delegate for Europe of France, have met today on the island of Bornholm to address Russia's continued illegal aggression against Ukraine, including its implications for European security."
- Baiba Braže: the Baltic states, Nordic countries, France, Poland, and Germany will continue to support Ukraine, strengthen European and NATO security and defence; so far, they have channelled 100 billion euros in support of Ukraine Estonia MFA 29 Apr 2025 -- Further support to Ukraine, security of the Baltic Sea region, containing Russia, including its "shadow fleet", transatlantic relations, strengthening the security of Europe and across the Euro-Atlantic space - those were key topics addressed at the annual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Baltic states and Nordic countries (NB).
- Once the scene of geopolitical tensions, today a symbol of Europe's unity: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Bornholm Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Apr 2025 -- A small Baltic Sea island - a big stage for European security policy: the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic and Baltic states, as well as Germany, France and Poland, are meeting in Bornholm to discuss a united Europe that is preparing itself to counter threats.
- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock prior to her departure for Bornholm Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock issued the following statement today (28 April 2025) prior to her departure for Bornholm:
- Secretary General welcomes German Federal President to NATO to mark 70 years of Germany's membership in the Alliance NATO 28 Apr 2025 -- On Monday (28 April 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier to NATO to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Federal Republic of Germany's accession to NATO. Mr Steinmeier was accompanied by the Acting Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Germany's Minister of Defense Boris DoD 26 Apr 2025
- Federal Foreign Office on the convictions in the so-called "conspiracy case" in Tunisia Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 Apr 2025
- UK, France, and Germany Urging Ukraine to Consider Territorial Concessions - Reports Sputnik 24 Apr 2025 -- The UK, France and Germany are exploring the possibility of an agreement for Ukraine that would see it take steps toward renouncing its claims to some territory, the Financial Times reported, citing an official.
- Iran Foreign Minister Calls For Resumption Of Dialogue With E3 RFE/RL 24 Apr 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi issued a public call for renewed diplomacy with the E3 - France, Germany, and the UK - amid mounting tensions and their exclusion from ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.
- France expresses readiness to continue nuclear talks with Iran IRNA 24 Apr 2025 -- The spokesperson for France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that Paris supports a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue and added that the country is prepared to resume discussions with Tehran.
- Araqchi 'once again' proposes diplomacy to European troika IRNA 24 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that he once again proposes diplomacy to European troika (France, Germany, and Britain), despite the recent ups and downs in relations between Tehran and the three countries.
- Iran FM says ready to visit Paris, Berlin, London for diplomacy Press TV 24 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he is "once again" proposing dialogue and a diplomatic path to France, Germany, and Britain on Iran's nuclear program and other shared interests.
- Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025 UK FCDO 23 Apr 2025 -- Joint statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on more than 50 days of Israel's block on aid to Gaza
- Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025 UK FCDO 23 Apr 2025 -- A statement on behalf of E3 members, the UK, France and Germany, following today's meeting with the US and Ukraine in London.
- Germany's BASF divests shares in Xinjiang joint ventures Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2025 -- German chemical giant BASF said Tuesday it has divested shares of its joint ventures in China's Xinjiang region, a move welcomed by Uyghur activists concerned over used of forced labor there.
- Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training US Air Force 21 Apr 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron participated in exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 18-26 and April 8-17. Turbo Weasel is a dynamic air exercise designed to support the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses mission, simulating realistic, high-intensity conditions. The primary goal is to replicate an intricate, real-world battlespace.
- The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 17 Apr 2025 -- 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.
- Ukrainian Delegation Discusses Ceasefire and Security Guarantees with Colleagues from the United Kingdom, Germany, and France in Paris President of Ukraine 17 Apr 2025
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement Marking Two Years Since the Beginning of the Devastating War in Sudan US Dept. of State 15 Apr 2025
- Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Sudan conference in London Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Apr 2025
- Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the eve of the Sudan conference in London Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock issued the following statement on the eve of the Sudan conference in London (15 April) that is being co-hosted by Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the EU and the African Union:
- Kremlin warns Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine risks 'escalation' Press TV 14 Apr 2025 -- The Kremlin has warned Germany against giving Kiev Taurus missiles, saying the move risks an "escalation" of the Ukraine war.
- UK, alongside E3, supports indirect Iran-US talks: British minister Press TV 14 Apr 2025 -- British Minister for West Asia Hamish Falconer says the United Kingdom, along with France and Germany, supports settlement of Iran's nuclear issue through diplomacy.
- Europe's promise: Middle East, Ukraine and Western Balkans in focus at the Foreign Affairs Council Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Apr 2025 -- At the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg today, the EU Foreign Ministers will discuss the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as relations with the Western Balkans and Africa. Immediately afterwards, a high-level dialogue between the EU and the Palestinian Authority will be held.
- Germany Currently Unable to Provide Patriot Systems to Ukraine Sputnik 11 Apr 2025 -- Germany cannot currently supply additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, as it is still awaiting future deliveries, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated.
- £450M surge of military support to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces as UK and Germany chair meeting of 50 nations UK MOD 11 Apr 2025 -- Package will support UK jobs and growth, with equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian industry
- Iran condemns Germany's resolution at U.N. rights council as interfering IRNA 11 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Germany's double-standard approach to human rights, accusing it of interfering in Iran's internal affairs with its recent resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
- Teamwork at Sea: Mine Countermeasures Exercise Wraps Up in the Baltic Sea NATO Allied Maritime Command 10 Apr 2025 -- Twelve ships from seven NATO nations successfully concluded the German-led Baltic MCM naval exercise in the Baltic Sea recently, a high-intensity two-week exercise that united ships and crews to hone skills in mine warfare and beyond.
- Merz Announces New German Government, Cites Concerns About Russia, US Tariffs RFE/RL 09 Apr 2025 -- Germany's Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz has announced that talks on forming a new coalition government have been completed, stating it would aim to take office in early May.
- Minister of State Katja Keul prior to her departure for the Ministerial Meeting of the Khartoum Process in Cairo on 9 April 2025 Germany Federal Foreign Office 08 Apr 2025
- Federal Foreign Office on the extension of the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Iran Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Apr 2025
- Middle East conflict Germany stands by Israel - and is seeking to bring about a de-escalation Germany - Federal Government 07 Apr 2025 -- The Federal Government views the renewed escalation in the Gaza Strip with great concern. A ceasefire must be swiftly reinstated and strictly enforced. Hamas is urged to release all hostages. The goal must be to end the war.
- PM call with international leaders: 6 April 2025 Gov.UK 06 Apr 2025 -- The Prime Minister spoke with international leaders including the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and leader of the German Christian Democratic Union party Friedrich Merz.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on China's Large-scale Military Drills around Taiwan US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2025 -- 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 Will Hold 800K Troop Drills to 'Prepare for Russian Attack' Sputnik 05 Apr 2025 -- NATO troops will gather in Hamburg in September to practice troop deployments to the Baltic states and Poland, local media reports.
- Luise Amtsberg, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance at the Federal Foreign Office, on International Mine Awareness Day Germany Federal Foreign Office 04 Apr 2025 -- On the occasion of International Mine Awareness Day, Luise Amtsberg, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance at the Federal Foreign Office, issued the following statement:
- "The course we are charting now will shape the future of our continent for decades" - Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Kyiv, Chisinau and Brussels Germany Federal Foreign Office 03 Apr 2025
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 03 Apr 2025
- The 45th German Brigade kicks off in full headquarters capability in Nemenčinė Lithuania MND 02 Apr 2025 -- On April 1 the German 45th Brigade reached full headquarters capacity and starts it activity in Lithuania: brigade strength has increased and all functional areas have been covered after reorganization of the initial brigade command element.
- Germany's Baerbock Warns Of Putin Stalling Tactics During Kyiv Visit RFE/RL 01 Apr 2025 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Kyiv on a surprise visit, has warned against falling for Russia's stalling tactics in peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
- Continued Support and Path to Dignified Peace: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany President of Ukraine 01 Apr 2025
- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on her arrival in Kyiv Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Apr 2025
- "The course we are charting now will shape the future of our continent for decades" - Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Apr 2025 -- Today, Foreign Minister Baerbock will visit Ukraine for the eleventh time since taking office.
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