Germany news: Defense minister Pistorius arrives in Kyiv

Pistorius plans to discuss building a new weapons system with Ukraine in the unannounced visit. Meanwhile in Stuttgart, five pro-Palestinian activists face trial over attacking an Israeli defense company site. Follow DW.

• German Defense Minister Pistorius is in Kyiv
• The visit aims to discuss defense cooperation, including in drones production
• 5 pro-Palestinian activists face trial over attacking Israeli defense company site

Below are the latest developments from and about Germany on Monday, May 11, 2026.