Section: Germany
Ukraine’s next president — a laughing matter?
After mostly slamming politicians for years, comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a surprise political turn: Now, the young upstart might just be Ukraine’s next president. What are his chances? …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia marks 5 years since Crimea annexation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has marked the fifth anniversary of the annexation of Crimea with a visit to the region. Moscow is making a show of its efforts to improve infrastructure on the Black Sea peninsula. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Vladimir Putin’s ‘Crimea effect’ ebbs away 5 years on
When Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings shot up. Five years later, this euphoria has given way to disillusionment and presented society with a real dilemma. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia releases coin commemorating annexation of Crimea
Five years after annexing Crimea, Russia’s central bank celebrated with a new five-ruble coin. The Kerch Strait Bridge, finished last year, has been a scene of division. …read more Source: Deutsche...
After 5 years of Ukraine sanctions, where are Viktor Yanukovych’s millions?
EU sanctions against Ukraine’s former president have been in place for five years. As criminal investigations drag on, the chances of returning the millions in stolen money to its rightful owners are rapidly dwindling. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukrainian Presidential Election: Yulia Tymoshenko Attempts a Comeback
Yulia Tymoshenko was once Europe’s best-known political prisoner. Now, five years after the revolution in Ukraine, she is hoping to win the country’s presidential election. Is she too rooted in the old system to win? …read more Source: Der...
Ukraine quits Eurovision 2019 amid Russia row
Ukraine will not participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after several contestants refused to agree to contracts barring them from performing in Russia. Singer Maruv said the conditions equaled “censorship.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine’s Eurovision contestant Maruv clouded by political scandal
After criticism over her planned performances in Russia, singer Maruv may miss her trip to Tel Aviv. It’s not the first time Ukraine’s Eurovision pick has stirred political controversy. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Yulia Tymoshenko: Ukraine heading for ‘reset’ of government
Ukraine needs a leader who would drive the country’s “transformation,” Ukraine’s presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko told DW in Munich. The former PM also slammed the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as unnecessary. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Siemens to hike Russia investment despite Crimea scandal
CEO Jo Käser tells DW the German conglomerate hopes to raise its investments in Russia despite EU-US sanctions. He said it was “regrettable” that several Siemens power turbines ended up in Russian-annexed Crimea. …read more Source: Deutsche...
