Section: Germany
Ukraine’s Avakov insists Russian convoy won’t be allowed in
Ukraine’s interior minister, Arsen Avakov, has said again that a Russian aid convoy en route to Ukraine will not be allowed in. There are concerns that the 280 trucks could be used as a cover to invade Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia’s Soul: What Crimea Says about Putin’s Future
President Vladimir Putin made himself immensely popular among Russians by annexing the Crimean Peninsula. But with the situation in eastern Ukraine volatile, it remains unclear how the move will ultimately be judged. A trip through Crimea provides some answers. …read more Source: Der...
Kyiv puts brakes on Russian aid convoy
A Russian convoy carrying aid has left for Ukraine, where it is to work with the Red Cross. However, the organization says it has not yet approved the operation, raising fears among Western leaders over Russia’s motives. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russian aid convoy departs for war-torn eastern Ukraine
A Russian convoy has begun its journey to eastern Ukraine, where it will deliver humanitarian aid to the war-torn eastern region. Ukraine has welcomed the help, but Western leaders remain wary of ulterior motives. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Prisoners break out of jail in aftermath of eastern Ukraine shelling
More than 100 inmates at a high security prison in eastern Ukraine escaped after the jail was hit by shelling. Ukrainian forces say they are preparing for a final push to take the city from pro-Russia separatists. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Bombardment continues in Ukraine, no truce in sight
There’s been heavy shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, one day after a separatist leader proposed a ceasefire to avoid a “humanitarian catastrophe.” Government forces are tightening their grip on the city. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russian ‘ploy’ averted, says Ukraine
Ukraine says diplomacy has stopped a bid by Russia to send a “huge convoy” across the border disguised as a humanitarian mission. Rebels and Ukrainian troops have clashed again near Luhansk. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Diplomacy on hold in Ukraine?
Political solutions in Ukraine don’t seem to be in the cards. As plans for international peace talks falter, Ukraine appears to be backing a purely military resolution of the conflict in its east. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Rasmussen pledges NATO support for Ukraine
NATO is ready to provide Ukraine with support as the country faces growing military aggression from Russia, the alliance’s leader has said. Kyiv has grown concerned over the build up of Russian forces near the border. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Fatalities as Ukraine tightens squeeze on Donetsk rebels
Fighting in the pro-Russian stronghold of Donetsk has led to several deaths, including one in the shelling of a hospital. NATO’s secretary general has arrived in Ukraine amid growing fears over a Russian troop build-up. …read more Source: Deutsche...
