Section: Germany
Exports to Russia collapse by a quarter
German exports to Russia have collapsed by more than a quarter, according to figures released on Wednesday, as sanctions brought about by the Ukraine crisis take effect. …read more Source: The Local...
Russia to recognize separatist elections in eastern Ukraine
The Kremlin will recognize upcoming elections in Ukraine’s separatist eastern regions, according to Russia’s foreign minister. Kyiv has accused Moscow of undermining efforts to end the conflict in Donetsk and Luhansk. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine’s pro-Western parties begin talks after electoral triumph
Ukraine’s pro-Western parties have begun coalition talks after securing the most votes in Sunday’s parliamentary elections. The new government is tasked with quelling a pro-Russian insurgency in the country’s east. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Heavy shelling breaks out near Donetsk after Ukraine poll
Shelling has erupted in eastern Ukraine a day after the country held a parliamentary election. President Poroshenko says the poll showed majority backing for his plan to negotiate an end to the country’s conflict. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Exit polls point toward victory for pro-Western parties in Ukraine
Exit polls indicate parties favoring a pro-Western direction have won the most votes in Ukraine’s parliamentary elections. The biggest share was won by the party of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Opinion: Ukraine strengthens its shift toward Europe
Pro-European parties have a clear majority in the new Ukrainian parliament, but populists and members of the old guard are also on hand. Nonetheless, a new political moment has emerged, says DW’s Bernd Johann. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukranians look to the future in a new political lansdcape
In the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, people have been casting ballots for a new parliament after a particularly eventful year. Many of the votes were set to go to parties linked with the Maidan pro-EU protests. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Exit polls point towards victory for pro-Western parties in Ukraine
Exit polls indicate parties favoring a pro-Western direction have won the most votes in Ukraine’s parliamentary elections. The biggest share was won by the party of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine’s war raises concern over possible ‘small number of voters’
With huge a huge military presence in parts of the country, Ukraine is holding its first election in wartime. Observer Tana de Zulueta tells DW about the effects this will have on the poll. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine votes in first parliamentary election since pro-EU revolution
Ukrainians are voting in general elections, widely expected to deliver a pro-Western parliamentary majority. The elections will spotlight President Poroshenko’s truce deal with Russian President Putin. …read more Source: Deutsche...
