Friedrich Merz6 Dec 2025Russia hits Ukraine as US reports progress in talks with KyivFrance's president condemns the attack and announces talks in London on Monday with Ukrainian, British and German leaders.6 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in MoscowRussia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".28 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Germany agrees new military service plan to boost troop numbersThe new military service plan will mandate all 18-year-old men to fill out a questionnaire on their suitability to serve. 13 Nov 202515 Oct 2025Row over bringing back military service splits German governmentPlans to re-introduce military service have been thrown into chaos because of an 11th hour disagreement.15 Oct 20254 Sep 2025Allies ready to support Ukraine before and after peace deal, says UKThe UK and other allies hope to obtain clear US backing for their efforts to shore up Ukraine's defences.4 Sep 202517 Aug 2025Putin agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, US envoy saysSteve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.17 Aug 202518 Jul 2025Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on USMerz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.18 Jul 202517 Jul 2025Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treatyIt comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.17 Jul 202525 Jun 2025Leaders gather in Hague as Nato chief Rutte says higher spending top priorityNato leaders are set to commit to a big hike in defence spending and the Secretary General has said there is no alternative.25 Jun 2025...
