Section: Germany
Angela Merkel urges Vladimir Putin to release Ukrainian sailors
The chancellor told her Russian counterpart that measures needed to be taken to ensure “smooth passage” through the Kerch Strait. But stopping conflict in the Sea of Azov wasn’t the only thing the two leaders discussed. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine to ditch Russian friendship treaty amid tensions
The Russian-Ukrainian Friendship Treaty has been highly controversial on both sides in the past. Now, Kyiv has apparently had its patience tested for too long. The agreement, which expires in 2019, will not be extended. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine: Russia ‘partially’ unblocks Sea of Azov after Kerch clash
Russia has begun to allow ships to pass through the Kerch Strait after restricting access to two Ukrainain ports on the Sea of Azov. Ukraine has accused Russia of blockading merchant vessels from the ports. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine port city struggles to weather clash with Russia
The standoff between Ukraine and Russia has catapulted the Sea of Azov to the top of the international agenda. In the port city of Mariupol, it’s apparent that the conflict has been long in the making. …read more Source: Deutsche...
G20: Merkel calls on Putin to free Ukrainian sailors
On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, the German chancellor called for the release of Ukrainian sailors, seized last weekend by Russia. The leaders agreed to hold four-party talks over the latest standoff. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine denies entry to 100 Russians as tension with Moscow escalates
Ukraine said it was closing borders to Russian citizens as part of martial law measures. Kiev-Moscow tensions have escalated since Russia stopped Ukrainian ships and detained sailors in the Azov sea. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60
Kyiv has said that it is closing its borders to young and middle-aged Russian men after the Sea of Azov incident. At the same time, authorities searched the house of an Orthodox priest on suspicion of “inciting hatred.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
Sea of Azov: Ukrainian sailors remanded in custody
A group of 22 Ukrainian sailors was arrested following the clash between Ukrainian navy vessels and Russia’s coastal guard in the Sea of Azov on Sunday. They could face long jail terms in Russia. DW spoke to the lawyers. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia-Ukraine skirmishes: Storm warning on the Black Sea
Russian and Ukrainian naval forces have clashed in the Black Sea. Though the region lies on NATO’s weak southeastern flank, the alliance is unlikely to intervene in an area where Russian and Western interests collide. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Angela Merkel sidesteps military aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has condemned Russia for seizing three Ukrainian ships in the Sea of Azov. But she failed to offer any military support to Ukraine or further economic sanctions against Russia. …read more Source: Deutsche...
