Section: Germany
‘Shaky’ truce holds in Ukraine as UN raises death toll
The “shaky” truce between government forces and pro-Russian separatists is largely holding in eastern Ukraine. The United Nations says the death toll in the region has risen above 3,000 if the MH17 victims are included. …read more Source: Deutsche...
New sanctions against Russia?
The European Union is set to decide whether or not to impose fresh sanctions against Russia after deadly fighting resumed in Ukraine over the weekend despite a ceasefire agreement. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine truce under threat as blasts reported in flashpoint cities
Explosions near two cities in eastern Ukraine have raised fears a truce between separatists and government forces may collapse. The presidents of Ukraine and Russia had earlier said the ceasefire was largely holding. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Opinion: Historical parallels problematic with Ukraine
The Ukraine crisis has provoked plenty of historical comparisons. Will there be another war in Europe, as in 1914? Or is it more like 1939? In this case, history is only partly helpful, says DW’s Christian F. Trippe. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Opinion: Ceasefire in Ukraine – the war isn’t over
There’s a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. But that doesn’t mean peace, as long as Russia continues to want to alter the borders, says DW’s Bernd Johann. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ceasefire takes hold in eastern Ukraine
The ceasefire between government and pro-Russian separatist forces has taken hold in eastern Ukraine. Western leaders have expressed skepticism that the temporary truce will lead to a long-term peace plan. …read more Source: Deutsche...
NATO to decide on new rapid reaction force
The final day of the NATO summit in Wales has opened with all eyes on Ukraine. Leaders are expected to back plans to establish a rapid reaction force near Russia’s border to deter Moscow from provocations in the region. …read more Source: Deutsche...
NATO to decide on new rapid response force
The final day of the NATO summit in Wales has opened with all eyes on Ukraine. Leaders are expected to back plans to establish a rapid response force near Russia’s border to deter Moscow from provocations in the region. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Renewed shelling heard in Ukraine ahead of truce talks
Shelling has been reported on the outskirts of the Ukrainian port city Mariupol, hours ahead of ceasefire talks in Minsk. The talks are set to involve representatives from the separatist movement, Moscow and Kyiv. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia bans Ukraine candy imports
Russia has added to its wide boycott of some food imports by banning Ukrainian candy. It comes as three high-level meetings across Europe focus on the Ukraine crisis on Friday, including peace talks in Minsk. …read more Source: Deutsche...
