Section: Germany
BP reports jump in profits, warns of Russia sanctions impact
UK oil giant BP has posted better-than-expected quarterly profits but the company, which owns a large stake in Russia’s Rosneft, warns that further sanctions on Russia could “adversely impact” its business. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Western leaders plan Russian sanctions
The US and EU appear set to impose new sanctions targeting Russia’s financial, defense and energy sectors in response to the unrest in Ukraine. Negotiations will continue in Brussels on Tuesday. …read more Source: Deutsche...
MH17: Clashes again block Dutch, Australian investigators
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has again prevented an international police team from reaching the site of the Malaysian airliner that crashed 11 days ago. Ukraine accuses rebels of tampering with forensic evidence. …read more Source: Deutsche...
International mission to secure MH17-site fraught with risks
Australia and the Netherlands have decided against deploying troops to secure the MH17 crash site in Ukraine, opting instead to send an unarmed police team. But access to the site is difficult in an active war zone. …read more Source: Deutsche...
UN says MH17 crash ‘may amount to a war crime’
The UN’s human rights chief has said that the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine could constitute a “war crime.” This came as new figures showed the Ukraine conflict has killed at least 1,100 since April. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Dutch premier Rutte says armed mission to MH17 site ‘not realistic’
The Dutch prime minister has said a proposal for an international mission to be sent to secure the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine is unrealistic. Ukrainian troops are instead engaged in fighting to take the site. …read more Source: Deutsche...
‘Russia can endure sanctions for a long time’
The EU plans to step up sanctions on Russia this week for Moscow’s role in the Ukraine crisis. CDU foreign policy specialist Philipp Missfelder tells DW that economic sanctions can be effective, but are ‘no panacea.’ …read more Source: Deutsche...
US officials release alleged proof of Russia firing into Ukraine
US officials have released images which allegedly show Russia firing on Ukraine. Proof of Russian interference in the armed conflict would bolster previous allegations that Moscow has been aiding separatist rebels. …read more Source: Deutsche...
International team cancels visit to MH17 crash site amid fighting
Continued fighting in eastern Ukraine has impeded international police from travelling to the crash site of MH17. The group has said it will reattempt its visit on Monday if conditions improve. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU adds to Russia sanctions list, prepares new measures
The EU has extended sanctions imposed on Russian individuals, organizations and businesses over the conflict in Ukraine. EU foreign ministers have also agreed on proposals to impose tougher sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: Deutsche...
