Section: Germany
Team suspends search for MH17 remains in Ukraine
The international team searching for the remains of MH17 victims has temporarily suspended activities as fighting rages on in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO has warned of Russian military activity near the border. …read more Source: Deutsche...
UNHCR on ‘huge displacement’ of Ukrainians
There has been a massive movement of people within Ukraine and from eastern Ukraine to Russia over the past weeks as the crisis in the Region continues. The UNHCR’s Dan McNorton spoke to DW about the refugee situation. …read more Source: Deutsche...
UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine
The United Nations has warned the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is getting worse on a daily basis. A senior UN official told an emergency Security Council session “immediate action” is required to halt the crisis. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia retaliates against EU sanctions
A Russian airline is the first casualty of the EU’s widened sanctions against Russia, and Moscow is preparing to retaliate. Leveraging its natural resources could be one strategy; banning imports another. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Talks continue to return Ukrainian troops who entered Russia
Kyiv is in talks with Moscow over the return of more than 300 Ukrainian soldiers who crossed into Russia amid fighting with rebels. Both sides disagree over the reason for the border crossing. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia launches huge air defense exercises close to Ukraine
Russia has announced large-scale air defense exercises along its Ukraine border. The move is being perceived as a show of strength by Moscow, and is likely to further raise tensions in the region. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Recovery teams find more MH17 remains in Ukraine
Investigators have recovered more remains at the MH17 site in Ukraine. The US and allies blame separatists for the downing of the plane while Moscow points the finger at Ukraine’s military. …read more Source: Deutsche...
The dictator as mediator
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko is hosting talks between Ukraine and Russia – despite his human rights record. Foreign policy expert Amanda Paul tells DW this will not end his international isolation. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Investigators find more remains at MH17 crash site
International investigators have found more human remains at the flight MH17 crash site in east Ukraine. Recovery efforts in the area have been hampered by fighting between government and pro-Russian separatist forces. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine denies using ballistic missiles
Ukraine’s defense minister and a NATO representative in Kyiv have denied DW reports that the Ukrainian army has been using ballistic missiles against pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east. …read more Source: Deutsche...
