Section: Germany
Merkel meets Ukraine’s Poroschenko, but not his election rival
While Angela Merkel met only with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, France’s president also met his election rival. Merkel came under criticism for not meeting with the novice politician, who is tipped to win. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Far-right protesters target European Lesbian Conference in Ukraine
Ultra-right activists broke windows and reportedly used tear gas on police outside a hotel where the European Lesbian Conference will take place. Despite threats, conference organizers said “we will not be intimidated.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine: Is this comedian winning votes because of his political sitcom?
TV comedian Volodymyr Zelensky could soon become the president of Ukraine. Many voters like the TV star for playing a kind-hearted president in his sitcom “Servant of the People.” But there’s much more to his popularity. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine prepares for debate between president and comedian
The Ukrainian president has agreed to the first presidential debate since 2004. Both candidates must now be subject to medical examinations to prove they aren’t alcoholics or drug users, among other conditions. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine elections: A third of voters dare to experiment
A triumph for Zelensky, a slap in the face for Poroshenko and deja vu for Tymoshenko: The results of the first round in Ukraine’s presidential election point to a harsh battle before the runoff ballot in three weeks. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukrainian police seize 600 kilograms of heroin
Police have discovered 600 kilograms of heroin in the Kyiv region, including a stash expertly hidden in a luxury car, according to Ukrainian police chief Sergiy Knyazev. “I have never seen so much,” he wrote on Facebook. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine: Comedian Zelensky and incumbent Poroshenko set for runoff vote — exit poll
Following a presidential vote in Ukraine, TV comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is leading the pack far ahead of the current president, Petro Poroshenko, exit polls show. The two appear set for a runoff vote. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine: Zelensky and incumbent Poroshenko set for run-off vote — exit poll
Following a presidential vote in Ukraine, TV comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is leading the pack far ahead of the current president, Petro Poroshenko, exit polls show. The two appear set for a runoff vote. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Crisis-hit Ukraine desperate for savior in presidential election
Amid corruption woes and and conflict, voters in Ukraine are set to choose their next president. A TV comedian is currently leading the polls, but his victory is not a given. DW breaks down the election: …read more Source: Deutsche...
Is Ukraine’s presidential election threatened by fake news?
Ukrainians are set to elect a new president on March 31. Russian-language fake news has consumed the country’s media landscape. Some fear that this flood of false reports could influence the outcome of the vote. …read more Source: Deutsche...
