Tag: Emmanuel Macron

German Troops in Greenland Amid Trump Pressure

Greenlandic flags fly in front of the Inatsisartut parliament in the capital Nuuk. Greenland is electing a new parliament on March 11 | File Photo: Steffen Trumpf/dpa

Germany has sent a small military team to Greenland as European countries step up support for Denmark amid US pressure over the Arctic territory. The deployment is part of wider joint exercises aimed at improving security cooperation and strengthening NATO’s presence in the region.

Zelensky, U.S. Delegation Hold Ceasefire Talks in Berlin

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (l) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Chancellery | Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a U.S. delegation arrived in Berlin for talks on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of discussions involving European partners. Russian officials have expressed skepticism about the talks, which will continue on Monday.

Germany to Host Renewed Ukraine Peace Talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference on July 10, 2025, in Rome, Italy | File Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

Foreign policy advisers from the United States, Ukraine, Germany and other partners are set to resume talks on a possible peace framework for Ukraine in Berlin, according to government sources. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to take part, with discussions following several earlier rounds of negotiations since November. The talks come as diplomatic efforts continue alongside ongoing fighting, with both Russia and Ukraine reporting casualties from drone and missile strikes.

Croatia Signs Deal for CAESAR Artillery Systems

Briefing on the Caesar 6x6 MkII artillery system in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ivan Anušić, French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin and KNDS CEO Jean-Paul Alary at KNDS at Satory | Photo: KNDS France

Croatia has ordered 18 CAESAR MkII artillery systems and 15 Serval armored vehicles under a French-led joint procurement mechanism funded by the EU SAFE programme and includes a full regimental capability package of radars, command-and-control elements, logistics vehicles and optronic equipment.