Section: Germany
Poroshenko calls for ‘entirely new’ future as Ukraine prepares for vote
Ukrainians are preparing to go to the polls in snap elections that are expected to dramatically change the make-up of the country’s parliament. Polls put incumbent President Petro Poroshenko’s bloc in the lead. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel calls on Putin to back Ukraine gas solution
Angela Merkel has urged Vladimir Putin to adopt a swift solution to a bitter gas dispute with Ukraine, as winter approaches. Russia and Ukraine are at odds over how to deal with Kyiv’s huge debt. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Doubts arise over HRW cluster bomb report in Ukraine
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Ukrainian military of using cluster bombs in the Donbass region. Kyiv denies the allegations and international observers question the reports. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Eve of Election: A Fractured Ukraine, United in Uncertainty
As the Ukrainian election approaches, citizens are both hopeful and skeptical about their country’s future. But their biggest concern isn’t the war in the east or Russian interference — it’s the country’s need for a working state. …read more Source: Der...
Report: Ukraine military has used cluster bombs
A human rights group has reported the use of cluster bombs by the Ukrainian military during its fight against separatist rebels in the east of the country. Kyiv has denied implementing the weapons, which are illegal. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU to mediate in gas dispute between Ukraine and Russia
Moscow and Kiev may be approaching a gas deal ahead at key talks in Brussels. German Chancellor Angele Merkel has called on Kyiv to shoulder more responsibility in the dispute. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel urges allies to pay Ukraine’s gas debts
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday called on Ukraine’s allies to help the war-scarred nation pay off its gas debts to Russia, amid concern over gas supplies this winter. …read more Source: The Local...
Russia bans import of EU animal fats
Moscow has restricted the import of animal fats from the EU after a number of products failed to meet hygiene standards. Russia has already banned most food imports from the 28-member bloc over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Amnesty International reports war crimes in eastern Ukraine
Human rights organization Amnesty International has reported war crimes by both Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists during the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Both sides are being urged to investigate. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Spiegel: Review finds rebels shot down MH17 in Ukraine
A review by Germany’s foreign intelligence agency has found that MH17 was brought down by a missile fired by separatists. Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the plane’s downing. …read more Source: Deutsche...
