More than a dozen killed in daytime Russian glide bomb attack in Zaporizhzhia - Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky describes the latest Russian glide bomb attack as ‘cruel’

For years, Germany has been working to elevate its status within the United Nations. However, Russia has now sent a clear signal that is not in Berlin's favor. Moscow has categorically rejected Germany's request for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Washington has committed more than US$63.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The number of people registered as homeless in Germany rose sharply to around 532,000 last year, a government report said on Wednesday. In 2022, the figure was around 263,000. But around 137,000 Ukrainians who have come to Germany since Russia's invasion count towards the homeless figures as they are still in temporary accommodation.

Finland said last week it detained a ship that may be from Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers as part of a probe into a damaged undersea cable.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said Germany would spend more on defence but would not commit to a NATO defence spending target as called for by U.

Austria's OMV has struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from its Black Sea project from 2027, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Europe seeks new ways to boost energy security after cutting ties with Russia.

Three men have been charged with spying on U.S. military bases for Russia and plotting attacks on American personnel in retaliation for Western support of Ukraine, German prosecutors said.

Roderich Kiesewetter, defense spokesperson for Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), said earlier that "there are increasing indications that Chancellor Scholz will travel to Moscow and meet Putin before Feb.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will urge allies to boost his country's air defenses at a meeting this week in Germany

Germany's air defense systems struggle against Russia's Oreshnik missile, raising concerns for NATO and global security. Explore the implications.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

German law enforcement has recently recorded an increase in violations of the country’s airspace. Authorities believe this is part of Russia’s hybrid warfare, BILD reports. BILD writes that in December of last year,