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June 2025 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- German Foreign Minister Calls Putin's Negotiating Stance A 'Facade' RFE/RL 30 Jun 2025 -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has accused Russia of wanting to "subjugate" Ukraine and says President Vladmir Putin has no desire to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul following his arrival in Kyiv Germany Federal Foreign Office 30 Jun 2025
- Joint Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran and the Middle East Canada 30 Jun 2025
- FM Sa'ar meets with the German Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt Israel MFA 29 Jun 2025 -- FM Sa'ar: The international system has a duty to take concrete steps against the Iranian nuclear program, in light of the Iranian regime's attacks on the IAEA and its announcement that it will stop cooperating with it.
- Press conference of the Federal Chancellor after the European Council in Brussels - The EU must act as one Germany - Federal Government 27 Jun 2025 -- Press conference of the Federal Chancellor after the European Council in Brussels
- Iran rebukes Germany's support for Israeli aggression IRNA 27 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized the German chancellor for supporting the Israeli regime's war of aggression against Iran.
- 'History does not forgive': Iran blasts Germany for defending Zionist crimes, aggression Press TV 27 Jun 2025 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson has blasted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his attempts to justify the Israeli regime's crimes, including its war of genocide on the Gaza Strip and recent unprovoked aggression against the Islamic Republic.
- The Federal Foreign Office on the situation in the West Bank Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 Jun 2025
- Speech by Foreign Minister Wadephul during a debate in the German Bundestag on the situation in the Middle East Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 Jun 2025
- "Phase two of the Zeitenwende is now beginning" - Interview with Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul in the Spiegel Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 Jun 2025
- Historic NATO summit: Decisions for peace, security and freedom Germany - Federal Government 25 Jun 2025 -- The 32 NATO partners have decided to increase defence spending to five percent of gross domestic product in order to safeguard freedom, security and prosperity. They also confirmed that they would stand by each other if attacked.
- Minister Budrys met with German Foreign Minister Wadephulu in The Hague Lithuania MFA 25 Jun 2025 -- On 25 June, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, who is attending the NATO summit in The Hague, met with German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephulu.
- Germany and Norway sign agreement on JSM missiles Government of Norway 25 Jun 2025 -- The German government intends to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway. During the NATO summit in The Hague, Defence Ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Holds a Meeting with the Leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and the NATO Secretary General President of Ukraine 25 Jun 2025
- Japan-Germany Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- Guest article in the Financial Times - Germany and France stand together in unity and strength Germany - Federal Government 24 Jun 2025 -- Ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron discuss the current state of the defence alliance.
- PM meeting with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 24 June 2025 Gov.UK 24 Jun 2025
- Caught Off-Guard By US Strikes On Iran, Europe Still Looking For Role RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- Europe is still looking for a role in the Israel-Iran conflict after it was caught by surprise following the United States' strikes on Iran over the weekend.
- E3 leaders' declaration on the situation in the Middle East / Declaration des dirigeants des E3 sur la situation au Moyen orient Gov.UK 22 Jun 2025
- E3 + EU Foreign Ministers' statement: 20 June 2025 UK FCDO 20 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK and the High Representative of the EU on escalation of tensions in the Middle East
- European Diplomats Report No Progress After Talks In Geneva As Trump Considers US Action In Iran RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran exchanged more strikes on June 20 as diplomatic efforts led by France, Britain, and Germany yielded only a statement expressing "grave concerns" about the escalation of tensions and a willingness to meet again.
- Giving negotiations a chance - Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Geneva for nuclear talks Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Jun 2025 -- Israel has been attacking targets in Iran for a week now. Iran has reacted with air attacks on Israel. Germany, France and the UK are starting a diplomatic initiative aimed at opening the way for a negotiated solution.
- Baiba Braže on a visit to Germany: Germany is an indispensable NATO Ally to Latvia in the Baltic Sea region Latvia MFA 20 Jun 2025 -- During her working visit to Germany, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Dr Johann Wadephul, for a discussion on the security situation in the Baltic Sea region, bilateral cooperation and the deepening of economic cooperation, as well as the NATO Summit in The Hague coming up next week (24-25 June).
- Statement by the Co-Chairs of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Jun 2025 -- On June 20, 2025, the International Follow-up Committee on Libya, co-chaired by SRSG and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Tetteh, and Ambassador Christian Buck, convened at Senior Official level in Berlin, in support of the implementation of a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations, leading to a political solution of the Libyan crisis.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Kiel Security Conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Jun 2025
- Joint Actions to Further Counter the Shadow Fleet Government Offices of Sweden 19 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers and government representatives of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, on 19 June 2025.
- Interview with Foreign Minister Wadephul for WELT TV on the current situation in the Near and Middle East Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Jun 2025
- G7 summit ends in disputes People's Daily 19 Jun 2025 -- The Group of Seven (G7) summit wrapped up in Canada on Tuesday with no joint communique but some stark frictions.
- Statement by the Foreign Ministrers of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Jun 2025 -- Iran - Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union following their phone call with their Iranian counterpart
- Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union European External Action Service (EEAS) 18 Jun 2025 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union, had a phone conversation with their Iranian counterpart on Monday, 16 June 2025, regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
- Taiwan thanks G7 members for supporting cross-strait peace, stability CNA 18 Jun 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) members for their support of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their concerns about China's destabilizing activities in the region.
- G7 leaders meet for final day without Trump People's Daily 18 Jun 2025 -- The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the final day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday without U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Wadephul on a mission to end the violence Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Jun 2025 -- The situation in the Middle East has further deteriorated as a result of the military strikes being traded between Israel and Iran. Foreign Minister Wadephul changed his original itinerary and travelled onwards to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman following his stop in Egypt.
- G7 Leaders' Statement on Transnational Repression Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025 -- On June 17, commencing at 10:20 a.m. (local time. 1:20 a.m. on June 18, Japan time.) for approximately 60 minutes, Mr. ISHBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, attended the G7 Kananaskis Summit Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine".
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy: G7 Countries Must Invest in Ukrainian Defense Technologies and Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 4 "Making the world secure" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Japan-Germany Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- G7 Leaders' statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran Prime Minister of Canada 16 Jun 2025
- G7 Leaders Confront New Crisis In Middle East At Summit Also Expected To Discuss Ukraine War RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran kept up their attacks on each other on June 15 as leaders of the Group of Seven began gathering in Canada for a summit expected to discuss the fighting and ways to keep the conflict from further escalating.
- FM Sa'ar speaks with German FM Wadephul - 15 June 2025 Israel MFA 15 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz Prime Minister of Canada 15 Jun 2025
- Tehran slams German, French hypocrisy in wake of Israeli aggression against Iran Press TV 15 Jun 2025 -- Iran has hit out at Germany and France for supporting Israel's blatant aggression against the country and distorting facts about Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
- Foreign Ministry spokesperson slams German officials' remarks IRNA 15 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says those "on the wrong side of history best stay silent now."
- Germany, Egypt call for de-escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran People's Daily 14 Jun 2025 -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said during his visit to Egypt on Friday that the conditions in the region are worsening after the Israeli attacks on Iran.
- FM Sa'ar speaks with the foreign ministers of Germany and Italy Israel MFA 13 Jun 2025
- Statement by the Federal Chancellor Federal Chancellor Merz on the Israeli attacks on facilities in Iran Germany - Federal Government 13 Jun 2025 -- Following Israel's attacks on Iranian facilities, Chancellor Merz has reaffirmed Israel's right to defend its existence and the safety of its citizens. At the same time, he called on both sides to refrain from steps that could lead to further escalation and destabilise the entire region.
- UK, France, Germany urge Israel to refrain from escalation Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Britain, France and Germany have called on Israel to refrain from further escalation following the regime's attacks on residential areas and nuclear sites in some Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran.
- NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement on resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025 UK FCDO 12 Jun 2025 -- France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) welcome adoption of the resolution on Iran's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting
- NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025 UK FCDO 12 Jun 2025 -- France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting introducing a resolution on Iran's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement.
- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Jun 2025 -- We met in Rome on 12 June to discuss Euro-Atlantic security and Russia's aggression against Ukraine, for which the NATO Secretary General and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister joined us.
- Big Five European Union member states, UK, and Ukraine meet in Rome Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jun 2025 -- Improving transatlantic security and providing further comprehensive support for Ukraine were the focal points of the sixth meeting conducted in the "EU Big Five +" format.
- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative UK FCDO 12 Jun 2025 -- Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom as well as the High Representative of the European Union.
- Ukraine and Germany Agreed on Additional Investments in Ukrainian Defense Production - President Following Meeting with German Defense Minister President of Ukraine 12 Jun 2025
- IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, June 2025: E3 statement UK FCDO 11 Jun 2025 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA
- E3 lacks legal authority to activate 'snapback' of sanctions, Iran tells I.A.E.A. Board IRNA 11 Jun 2025 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) says the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal—Britain, France, and Germany (E3)—are in violation of the accord and therefore lack the legal authority to activate its "snapback mechanism" and reinstate international sanctions against Tehran.
- E3 is 'playing with fire' by threatening Iran with 'snapback' of sanctions: Russia IRNA 11 Jun 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has warned that Britain, France, and Germany—known as the E3—are "playing with fire" by insisting on adopting a new resolution against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) Board of Governors.
- Iran warns it will react 'strongly' to potential 'strategic mistake' by E3 Press TV 11 Jun 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister has issued a stern warning to the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal, commonly known as the E3, accusing them of failure to fulfill their obligations and cautioning against further "strategic mistakes."
- E3 in 'no legal, moral position' to activate 'snapback' of sanctions: Iran Press TV 11 Jun 2025 -- The European parties to the JCPOA are in no legal or moral position to activate the 2015 nuclear deal's so-called snapback mechanism, considering their non-compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, according to the Iranian envoy to the IAEA.
- Iran will respond to any reckless action at the I.A.E.A. Board: Araqchi IRNA 10 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned of an appropriate response if the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) adopts an anti-Iran resolution drafted by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, stating that these parties will bear responsibility for the consequences.
- PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 9 June 2025 Gov.UK 10 Jun 2025
- Andriy Yermak Holds an Online Meeting With Advisors to the Leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy President of Ukraine 09 Jun 2025
- E3, the U.S. misusing I.A.E.A. to realize own political objectives: Iran IRNA 09 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized the United States and three European countries - namely France, Britain, and Germany - for misusing the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) for their own political gains.
- The Office of the President Hosted a Meeting with German Delegation Focused on Countering Russian Propaganda President of Ukraine 08 Jun 2025
- Russia warns against anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting IRNA 08 Jun 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has warned the Western powers about the consequences of pushing an anti-Iran resolution during the upcoming Board of Governors meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- In warning to US, E3, Russia says anti-Iran draft resolution will not bring positive results Press TV 08 Jun 2025 -- A senior Russian diplomat warns the United States and the European troika -- France, Germany, and Britain-- that a draft resolution against Iran will not yield positive results.
- New NATO capability targets - Germany takes on more responsibility Germany - Federal Government 06 Jun 2025 -- The NATO defence ministers decided on new capability targets in Brussels. Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius spoke of a "day of decision". These new targets represent a milestone for both the alliance and the Bundeswehr.
- Iran issues warning as Europeans 'ponder another major strategic mistake' Press TV 06 Jun 2025 -- Iran has warned Britain, France, and Germany (E3) over their "malign action" of drafting a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) next week accusing Tehran of non-compliance, calling it a "strategic mistake".
- Iran warns E3 of firm response if its rights are violated IRNA 06 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned France, Britain, and Germany against putting false accusations against Iran over its nuclear program, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will respond firmly to any infringement on its rights.
- Opening Remarks by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Rome Statute Review Conference Berlin Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 Jun 2025
- Interview with Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul in the Süddeutsche Zeitung Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 Jun 2025
- First meeting with President Trump Germany - Federal Government 05 Jun 2025 -- The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, NATO, economic and trade issues, as well as bilateral relations: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz brought a wide range of topics to the table in his first meeting with US President Trump.
- Iran 'ready' for dialogue with European troika, EU: FM Araghchi Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to continue negotiations with the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3) and the European Union over its nuclear program.
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