Ukraine Support: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, pledging an extra €60m for Ukraine (including €50m humanitarian aid) and pushing ahead on Patriot talks and winter air-defence priorities. Defense Planning: Germany is preparing a long-range missile buildup costing nearly €12bn, aimed at deterring Russia with strike capability deep behind enemy lines. EU Sanctions Debate: Wadephul said the EU could impose new sanctions on Israel after Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Gaza remarks drew condemnation in Germany. Public Safety & Crime: German intelligence found a Russian-linked cache of pistols near Berlin, allegedly meant for contract killings; a suspect is held in Romania. Local Life: Rhine ferry services are resuming after weeks of drought-driven low water levels. Disaster Response: German firefighters are deployed to help Serbia battle wildfires in Vojvodina. Sports: Bayern and Dortmund named line-ups for the Super Cup; elsewhere, fan violence at a German Cup match left about 100 injured and the game was halted. Health: A hospital in Paderborn suspended admissions after a cluster of Enterobacter infections among premature babies. Society: Bremen held a Pride march with around 30,000 people, with heightened security after last month’s Berlin attack.