Germany on Monday outlined a new framework to strengthen defense ties with Ukraine, focusing on joint ventures, deeper market integration and the potential use of federal investment guarantees, according to a 10-point plan presented during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit to Berlin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Berlin for talks with Germany's Friedrich Merz and other European allies. Meanwhile, Brussels continues a debate on reparations loans to Kyiv. Follow DW for more.

Germany is undergoing a significant military rearmament. The change has been driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine and U.S. pressure on Europe to shoulder more of its defense.

The latest round of talks between Ukraine and the US aimed at ending the war have just finished in Berlin. Later, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will welcome European leaders to Berlin for an informal dinner. Follow the latest.

BERLIN, Dec 15 - Germany will deepen its commitment to Ukraine's defence through joint ventures, further market integration and possible federal investment guarantees under a 10-point plan unveiled ‍on ​Monday during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's Berlin visit.

Germany is stepping up military recruiting and investing in everything from drones to spy cockroaches to build up its defense.

Amid intense international diplomacy aimed at ending the war by year's end, the stakes were high as European leaders joined a summit in Berlin.

The German foreign ministry’s announcement, which Russia denied, was the latest suggestion of growing Russian aggression in Europe.

BERLIN (AP) — Germany summoned Russia’s ambassador Friday following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference, an official said. The German government has also accused Moscow of perpetrating disinformation campaigns.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a social media post on Sunday morning that "hundreds of thousands" of Ukrainians were without electricity across multiple regions following Russian missile and drone attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.

Ukraine’s president met with U.S. negotiators about plans to end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.