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- 1How likely is a Russian attack on NATO's eastern flank?●Attack on NATO's eastern flank? How likely is a Russian invasion? | ZDFheute live
German public broadcaster ZDFheute is examining the risk of a Russian attack on NATO's eastern flank, asking how realistic an invasion of alliance territory would be. The discussion covers Russia's military capacity, NATO's defensive posture and Europe's preparedness, drawing wide public attention amid ongoing war in Ukraine and renewed debate over European security.
- 2Former German vice chancellor accuses Israel of Gaza war crimes▼Former German vice chancellor accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
A former German vice chancellor has publicly accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza. The statement is notable given Germany's longstanding political and military support for Israel, and it adds to a growing list of current and former European officials speaking out against the conduct of the war. The remarks are being reported by international outlets and are likely to fuel debate in Germany over its Israel policy.
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A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber has crashed, with German-language media reporting fatalities among the crew. The Tu-95 is a long-standing Soviet-era turboprop bomber still central to Russia's long-range air forces, which has drawn attention to the incident. Details on the cause of the crash and the number of victims remain limited.
- 4German Students Strike Against Conscription and Militarisation●“German Students Strike Against Conscription: Youth Reject Militarisation and Cuts” by Ana Vracar in Savage Minds on Sub
Thousands of students across Germany staged strikes on Friday, 25 November, protesting the reintroduction of conscription, growing militarisation, and education cuts. Writing in Savage Minds, Ana Vracar reports that the movement reflects broader youth resistance to defence spending priorities. The strikes are part of a recurring wave of student mobilisations across German cities, with participants demanding investment in schools rather than the military.
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Ukraine has carried out an operation reportedly named Vivaldi, using deception tactics to take whole units of Russian soldiers prisoner, according to German reporting. The operation is being cited as an example of Ukrainian battlefield ingenuity, with large groups of Russian troops captured rather than killed. Details about where and when the captures occurred remain limited.
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Germany's armed forces plan to purchase 16 additional Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, according to a Handelsblatt report on defense procurement. The move is part of ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen the Bundeswehr's air transport capabilities, a topic drawing attention amid broader debates about German rearmament and defense spending.
- 7German students say they don't want to go to war●# Germany # Deutchland # Drsft # Consxription # Peace # War https:// breakthroughnews.org/2026/09/2 5/german-students-sa
German students are publicly rejecting the prospect of being sent to war, saying 'we don't want to go to war', according to a report from Breakthrough News dated 25 September 2026. The story is being shared with hashtags on Germany, the draft, conscription, peace and war, indicating debate over military service is spreading among young Germans.
- 8Merz: Air Defense Is Ukraine's Weakest Point Ahead of Winter●German Chancellor Merz Calls Air Defense Ukraine’s Weakest Point Ahead of Winter
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine's air defense is its weakest point as the country braces for another winter of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure and cities. His remarks underscore mounting pressure on Western allies to step up deliveries of interception systems, with Germany among Ukraine's leading military backers and Moscow intensifying aerial attacks.