Skip next section Germany to hold governmental consultations with Ukraine this yearMay 28, 2025
Germany to hold governmental consultations with Ukraine this yearGerman ministers are planning joint consultations with the Ukrainian government this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Berlin after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Merz said Germany and Ukraine had established closer ties since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbor in 2022.
“We want to expand this further and, towards the end of the year, we will have German-Ukrainian government consultations again for the first time in many years,” said Merz.
At a press conference with Zelenskyy, Merz emphasized that Germany could cooperate with Ukraine in many sectors, including energy, infrastructure, construction and medical technology.
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Skip next section Germany will do ‘everything’ to ensure Nord Stream 2 is not recommissionedMay 28, 2025
Germany will do ‘everything’ to ensure Nord Stream 2 is not recommissionedGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged his country’s continued support of Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion but has also said ties with Kyiv should be extended into a future beyond the war.
Speaking at a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Merz also said his government would work toward ensuring that the gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 is not recommissioned.
“We will continue to increase the pressure on Russia,” Merz said. “We will do everything in this context to ensure that Nord Stream 2 cannot be put back into operation.”
He also said that Europe would continue to step up pressure on Russia in a bid to stop the war.
At the same time, Merz highlighted the role of the US in bringing about peace, thanking the US president for what he had done in this regard in the past few weeks.
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Skip next section Zelenskyy meets German leader Merz in BerlinMay 28, 2025
Zelenskyy meets German leader Merz in BerlinUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks further military support for its war with Russia.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes his first visit to Germany since October 2024Image: Markus Schreiber/AP Photo/picture alliance Since entering office, Merz has taken part in efforts to secure a ceasefire between Ukraineand Russia, while also pledging Germany’s support for Ukraine.
Berlin has been the second-biggest supplier of military aid to Ukraine after the US.
A day before traveling to Germany, Zelenskyy reiterated his willingness to hold peace talks at the highest level, including a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimiar Putin.
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Skip next section Russia amassing 50,000 troop along border, Zelenskyy believesMay 28, 2025
Russia amassing 50,000 troop along border, Zelenskyy believesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia has gathered 50,000 troops near Ukraine’s northern Sumy region.
Speaking to reporters, he added Kyiv had taken steps to prevent Moscow from conducting a large-scale offensive there.
“Their largest, strongest forces are currently on the Kursk front,” Zelenskyy said. “To push our troops out of the Kursk region and to prepare offensive actions against the Sumy region.”
The build-up of troops comes as Russia appears to be preparing for a summer offensive in Ukraine while Kyiv waits for Moscow to present a memorandum laying out its conditions to proceed with ceasefire talks.
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Putin has said he wants a “buffer zone” along Russia’s border with Ukraine. Zelenskyy has said Kyiv believes that Russia seeks to establish a buffer zone of about 10 kilometres (6 miles).
Sumy lies on the border of Russia’s Kursk region. Russia has captured at least four border villages in the area recently, and has been moving slowly forwards over the past several weeks on parts of the frontline in eastern Ukraine near the city of Kostyantynivka.
However, Zelenskyy said that the Russians had been pushed back in that area by 4 km (2.5 miles) over the last two days.
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Skip next section Ukraine launches some 300 drones at Russia — MoscowMay 28, 2025
Ukraine launches some 300 drones at Russia — MoscowUkraine launched almost 300 drones in one of the largest attempted attacks atRussia, including dozens targeting the capital Moscow, Russian authorities said.
“Anti-aircraft defense systems destroyed and intercepted 296 aerial drones,” the Russian defense ministry said in a statement, with at least 42 being shot down over the Moscow region, according to Governor Andrey Vorobyov.
This comes after Moscow’s record drone attack on the country over the weekend, which Kyiv said killed at least 13 people.
Ukraine said that Russia launched more than 900 drones in the three days up to Monday.
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Skip next section US envoy denounces Russia ‘World War III’ commentsMay 28, 2025
US envoy denounces Russia ‘World War III’ commentsUS President Donald Trump’s envoy, Keith Kellog, said a Russianofficial stoking fears of a third World War was “unfortunate” and “reckless.”
“President Trump is working to stop this war and end the killing,” Kellog posted on the platform X. He also called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
This comes after Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president, commented on Trumps remarks, in which he said President Vladimir Putin was “playing with fire” over Ukraine.
“I know of one REALLY BAD thing — World War III. I hope Trump understands this,” Medvedev said on his X account.
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Skip next section Zelenskyy to meet Merz, Steinmeier in BerlinMay 28, 2025
Zelenskyy to meet Merz, Steinmeier in BerlinUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Germany on Wednesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the German government has confirmed.
The talks will focus on military support for the war-torn country and efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the war with Russia.
The two leaders are scheduled to hold a press conference later today, with Zelenskyy later meeting German business representatives and, later on, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
It is the Ukrainian leader’s first trip to Germany since Friedrich Merz became chancellor on May 6.
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Skip next section Welcome to our coverageMay 28, 2025
Welcome to our coverageFelix Tamsut | Saim Dušan Inayatullah
Welcome to DW’s coverage of the ongoing Russia invasion of Ukraine.
Please follow along for the latest news, analysis, multimedia content and on-the-ground reporting on the war.
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