Tag: Ukraine support

Pistorius Rebukes Trump on Putin Stance

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius speaks to media at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026 | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Germany’s defence minister has criticised Donald Trump for treating Vladimir Putin “like a buddy” and cutting support for Ukraine. Boris Pistorius said backing Kyiv remains vital as Russia’s war enters its fourth year.

Berlin Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Meddling

The federal eagle and the words "Auswärtiges Amt" can be seen on a pane of glass at an entrance to the Federal Foreign Office | File Photo: Katharina Kausche/dpa

Germany has accused Russia of carrying out a major cyberattack and a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at influencing the country’s federal election and undermining democratic institutions, alleging a 2024 cyberattack on Germany’s air-traffic control provider can be attributed to the Russian hacker group Fancy Bear, linked to military intelligence agency GRU.