After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed a revolution in defense strategy. But the math is not adding up.
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Macron and Scholz Spar Over Policy on Ukraine and Russia
A fraught relationship has recently turned bitter, with insults and barbs threatening European unity at a critical moment.
As Putin Threatens, Despair and Hedging in Europe
There is a dawning recognition that the continent urgently needs to step up its own defense, especially as the U.S. wavers, but the commitments still are not coming.
Germany Braces for Decades of Confrontation With Russia
Leaders are sounding alarms about growing threats, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz is wary of pushing the Kremlin, and his own ambivalent public, too far.
Ukraine Marks 10th Anniversary of Maidan Uprising That Foreshadowed War
President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the so-called Maidan revolution, which toppled a pro-Russia leader 10 years ago, as the “first victory” in a long struggle against Moscow.
German Defense Minister Vows Stronger Geopolitical Role Ahead of U.S. Visit
In an interview before his first official trip to Washington, Boris Pistorius made clear he is intent on helping the United States by taking a more assertive stance.
Russia Lacks Firepower to Keep Advancing, U.S. Intelligence Chief Says
While both Ukrainians and Russians say the pitched battle for the city of Bakhmut could determine whether Russia can pursue more of an offensive, Western officials are skeptical.
Germany Cautious Over Reports That Pro-Ukrainian Group Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipeline
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Germany was waiting for further investigations, after reports in The New York Times and other news outlets.
The NATO Alliance Is Holding Strong on Ukraine. But Fractures Are Emerging.
The allies differ on strategy for the coming year and the more immediate question of what Ukraine needs ahead of a major offensive in the spring.
Germany Appoints New Defense Minister as Ukraine War Pressure Mounts
The appointment of Boris Pistorius comes as Germany faces increasing calls to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.