Section: Germany
Russia blocks access to Sea of Azov in Ukraine dispute
Russia is stopping ships moving into the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea after three Ukrainian boats intruded into Russian territorial waters. Russian media said a cargo ship has been placed under the Kerch Strait bridge. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Moscow Meddling: The Forgotten War in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is making little effort to disguise its leadership role in the self-proclaimed people’s republics in eastern Ukraine. Putin needs the regions to blackmail Kiev. …read more Source: Der...
Ukrainian fan culture in exile
The conflict in eastern Ukraine hasn’t been widely reported on in the media recently. However, the fact that the Champions League final in Kyiv focuses attention back on the conflict, and how football fans are coping. …read more Source: Deutsche...
FBI thwarts potential cyberattack on Ukraine
US investigators and cybersecurity experts have disrupted a potential cyberattack focused on Ukraine before it could happen, according to court documents. But users are still not safe from VPNFiter’s effects quite yet. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Several killed amid surge in violence in Ukraine
Eastern Ukraine has experienced what’s seen as its worst surge in violence so far this year. Both Kyiv and separatist factions blamed each other for killing civilians and soldiers. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Putin and Merkel defend Nord Stream pipeline
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel put on a rare show of unity Friday defending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, criticised by Ukraine and threatened by US sanctions. …read more Source: The Local...
Germany’s Angela Merkel meets Russia’s Vladimir Putin
The two leaders discussed Syria, the conflict in Ukraine, the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the Iran nuclear deal. Merkel was critical on press and cultural freedom, and a ceasefire breach in Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel arrives in Russia for talks with Putin about Iran, Ukraine and energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Friday, as Moscow and Europe make rare joint efforts to save the Iran nuclear deal. …read more Source: The Local...
Merkel-Putin talks: Russia keen to find common ground
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to discuss the Iran nuclear accord, as well as the wars in Syria and Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Merkel is one of the few leaders Putin “takes seriously” analysts told DW. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Poland busts Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ ring
The group was allegedly attempting to exacerbate tensions with Ukraine and promote the Kremlin’s interests. Several Western nations have accused Russia of similar tactics. …read more Source: Deutsche...
