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Germany Urges EU Action Amid Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks

1/28/2026

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Wadephul Critiques Russia

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized Russia's inflexible stance on territorial issues during peace talks in Abu Dhabi and urged European involvement, warning negotiations may stall.
A subsidiary of Uniper filed a €45 million lawsuit against Gazprom over reduced gas deliveries linked to Western sanctions.
In Ukraine, President Zelenskyy said peace proposals differ significantly but are nearly finalized.
Russian drone attacks continue, and Ukraine's air force reported 21 hits.

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Germany Prepares for Conflict

Germany's military expects a direct Russian attack within two to three years, Lieutenant General Gerald Funke says.
The attack would strain logistics to move NATO troops and maintain supply lines amid sabotage and cyberattacks.
Mass casualties could overwhelm Germany's limited military medical capacity.
Germany is modernizing emergency logistics with Deutsche Bahn for rapid transport of military equipment, and Norway is notifying citizens about potential property requisitions for war preparations.

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Wadephul Critiques Russia

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized Russia's inflexible stance on territorial issues during peace talks in Abu Dhabi and urged European involvement, warning negotiations may stall.
A subsidiary of Uniper filed a €45 million lawsuit against Gazprom over reduced gas deliveries linked to Western sanctions.
In Ukraine, President Zelenskyy said peace proposals differ significantly but are nearly finalized.
Russian drone attacks continue, and Ukraine's air force reported 21 hits.

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