Under Ukraine security guarantees, Western troops could repel Russian forces post-ceasefire, says Germany's Merz

Under post-ceasefire guarantees provided by the United States and Europe to Ukraine, peacekeepers could in certain circumstances repel Russian forces, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told ZDF public television in an interview,

Germany rearms as war in Ukraine threatens security and U.S. presses Europe to shoulder more of its defense

Germany is undergoing a significant military rearmament. The change has been driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine and U.S. pressure on Europe to shoulder more of its defense.

Germany ramps up military operations amid uncertainty over Russia-Ukraine war

Germany is ramping up its military operations amid security concerns over the Russia-Ukraine war. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorious talked about the rearming on "60 Minutes." Isaac Stanley Becker,

Germany deepens commitment to Ukraine's defence in 10-point plan

Germany will deepen its commitment to Ukraine's defence through joint ventures, further market integration and possible federal investment guarantees under a 10-point plan unveiled on Monday during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's Berlin visit.

Germany plans to work with Ukraine on weapons and battlefield data

Germany plans to deepen its defense cooperation with Ukraine, including for the first time the possibility of acquiring weapons and battlefield data from Kyiv, alongside a potential peace agreement under discussion in Berlin.
RBC Ukraine on MSN

Germany hesitates to send troops to Ukraine: MoD outlines conditions

Germany supported the idea of a European military mission for Ukraine but is still hesitating to send its own troops, setting conditions regarding the mandate, command, and participation format, according to Spiegel.
Air Force Times on MSN

US, Europe vow to secure Ukraine, as Kyiv asks for $60 billion in 2026

A US-backed European peacekeeping force would secure an eventual peace deal, with additional help for Ukraine to build an 800,000-strong peacetime force.

Germany investing in military amid concerns over Putin, uncertainty about U.S. support for European defense

Germany is stepping up military recruiting and investing in everything from drones to spy cockroaches to build up its defense.
The Economist

America gives Ukraine reason to hope, just

Ukraine and its European allies may be enthusiastic about the Trump administration’s shift in their direction, but when America shores up its gap with Europe, it widens its gap with Russia. And it is,

Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup

The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.
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