Germany fought against Russia in World War I (1914–1918). Relations were warm in the 1920s, very cold throughout the 1930s, cooperative and friendly in 1939–41, [2] and hostile in 1941–45. In the 1920s both countries co-operated with each other in trade and (secretly) in military affairs.

Feb 3, 2024 · Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has begun warning Germans that they should prepare for decades of confrontation with Russia — and that they must speedily rebuild the country’s military in case...

2 hours ago · German investigators believe that a wave of car vandalism across Germany, initially blamed on radical climate activists, is actually part of a Russian-orchestrated sabotage campaign, according to a Spiegel report published Wednesday. More than 270 vehicles were damaged in Berlin, Brandenburg, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

Nov 16, 2024 · Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years as the German leader gears up for a snap election and Europe waits to hear...

Feb 27, 2022 · But Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shocked and stunned Germany's government and German voters. Russia attacks Ukraine: More coverage LIVE: Latest updates from on the ground

Jun 9, 2024 · Germany’s updated wartime plans come as Russian President Vladimir Putin presents an ongoing security threat to Europe. His war in Ukraine is well into its second year, with no conclusive...

Nov 15, 2024 · German Chancellor Olaf Scholz initiated a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, which reportedly lasted about an hour and revolved around different aspects of the Ukraine...

More than military aid, Germany has responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with ten sanction packages under the banner of the EU, aiming to impose severe consequences on Russia’s aggression and to undermine its ability to continue the war.

Nov 19, 2024 · WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister vowed on Tuesday that her country would not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy, saying the mistakes of the past would not be repeated.

Feb 17, 2023 · One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the magnitude of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategic mistake is becoming clearer every day, but one misjudgment stands out: Germany.