Section: Germany
Russia snubs UN support for EU troops in Bosnia amid Ukraine crisis
The UN Security Council has voted to extend the EURFOR military mission in Bosnia. Russia abstained from voting to extend the EU peacekeeping force, saying European influence should not be imposed on the country. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel rules out more economic sanctions against Russia
The German Chancellor has nixed new economic sanctions against Russia ahead of an EU meeting next week, where Moscow will top the agenda amid a fighting flare-up in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Mogherini: More Russia sanctions ‘on the table’
The EU’s top diplomat says increasing sanctions against Russia will be on the agenda when EU foreign ministers meet next week. Moscow faces fresh accusations of aiding rebels amid a fighting flare-up in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine’s ‘political prisoner’ facing possible show trial in Russia
At home in Ukraine, she has been hailed as a hero and elected to parliament. In Russia, the soldier is being threatened with life in prison. The fate of Nadezhda Savchenko is being exploited by both sides. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Dangerous Russia-West military incidents increase amid Ukraine crisis
A study has claimed that dangerous military incidents involving Russia and the West have occurred with greater frequency since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict. Some of them could have caused deaths – or conflict. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Germany warns of renewed escalation in Ukraine conflict
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier has urged all sides in the Ukraine conflict to respect a ceasefire deal struck two months ago. The EU and US have voiced concern over an unmarked military convoy spotted in the region. …read more Source: Deutsche...
MH17 investigators look for answers as Ukraine ceasefire crumbles
As the Dutch remember the victims of downed flight MH17, investigators are still trying to piece together the tragedy and provide some answers nearly four months after the tragedy. Kitty Logan reports from Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Heavy shelling, unmarked military columns observed in eastern Ukraine
Observers reported heavy shelling and large columns of unmarked tanks and artillery moving through eastern Ukraine overnight. Continued violence threatens the complete breakdown of a ceasefire signed in early September. …read more Source: Deutsche...
We must remember lessons from Berlin Wall: Obama
US President Barack Obama told the world Friday to remember lessons from the emotional fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago, particularly in light of “Russia’s actions against Ukraine.” …read more Source: The Local...
Ukrainian troops brace for trouble in Mariupol
Tensions are rising in Ukraine’s southern port city of Mariupol. Ukrainian forces are expecting a major assault as pro-Russia rebels threaten to retake the city. Kitty Logan reports. …read more Source: Deutsche...
