He emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the Alliance’s defense capabilities amid military developments in Russia, where the defense industry is growing at a fast pace. Read also: NATO must prepare for potential Russian attack by 2030 - German Defense Minister The production of tanks and aircraft is increasing significantly,

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that restoring the alliance's credibility after a Russian victory in Ukraine could require trillions of dollars.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Moscow and Beijing's foreign policy ties played a stabilising role in international affairs.

January 17, is remembered in history as the day Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny set foot in Moscow after five months in Germany followed by his arrest at the Sheremetyevo Airport in 2021. In 1991,

Germany's February 23 election falls almost to the day on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine -- a war that has upended German politics and dominated the campaign.

German authorities have said an oil tanker stuck in German waters belongs to Russia's "shadow fleet", which Berlin says is used to avoid sanctions. Germany's maritime authorities (CCME) said on Friday that the Panamanian-flagged ship, known as Eventin, had lost power and steering, meaning tugboats were deployed to secure the vessel.

Germany's military may soon be allowed to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles under a plan announced Wednesday after a string of drone sightings heightened fears of Russian surveillance and sabotage missions.

Germany's economy minister warned Europe against becoming overly reliant on US energy and urged the region to stick together in response to the new Trump administration.

The oil tanker Eventin is believed to be part of Moscow’s efforts to evade sanctions - Greenpeace says it belongs to Russia's 'shadow fleet.'

A source close to the Kremlin told Meduza, an independent Russian outlet, that Putin is expecting a "big guest" from the U.S. on May 9. The source didn't elaborate on who the official could be, but said Trump himself "would be fantastic."

Moscow responds to Trump ultimatum as 1,000 North Koreans killed in Kursk - Russia says it will see what Trump thinks a ‘deal’ to end Ukraine war means

In January 1919, two disparate Ukrainian states – the Ukrainian People’s Republic and the West Ukrainian People’s Republic – merged into one.