Section: Germany
EU stands firms on Crimea sanctions against Russia
The EU’s top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, has told Russia that while the bloc wants closer ties with Moscow, there are undeniable problems. The Russian foreign minister seems to feel the same way. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU sanctions on Russia over Crimea to stay: Mogherini
The EU’s top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, has told Russia that while the bloc wants closer ties with Moscow, there are undeniable problems. The Russian foreign minister seems to feel the same way. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine arrests two on corruption allegations
Ukraine has detained a prominent energy executive and a former MP on graft allegations. Strengthening anti-graft measures is a key demand of the IMF and Western governments. …read more Source: Deutsche...
UN court rejects Ukraine bid to block funding for pro-Russian rebels
A request by Kyiv for emergency measures against pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine has been rejected by the International Court of Justice. The court did, however, warn Moscow to protect ethnic rights in Crimea. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Germany strengthens efforts to secure ceasefire in eastern Ukraine
Under an “all for all” principle, the German chancellor has called on warring parties to make progress on prisoner exchanges. Amid increased violations, a full ceasefire has remained an elusive feature of the conflict. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Protest over Russian Crimea map in German textbook
The German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees withdrew its approval for a textbook over a map showing Crimea as part of Russia. The story of a small Berlin firm stepping on a minefield of international politics. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Protest over incorrect map of Crimea in German textbook
The German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees withdrew its approval for a textbook over a map showing Crimea as part of Russia. The story of a small Berlin firm stepping on a minefield of international politics. …read more Source: Deutsche...
European Parliament approves visa-free travel for Ukrainians
An EU bill allowing Ukrainians into the bloc for short stays without visas has been overwhelmingly backed by the European Parliament. Amid the conflict with Russia, the deal is a show of closer EU-Ukraine ties. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Opinion: Russia ahead on points for Eurovision in Kyiv
The clumsiness of the EBU, the stubbornness of Ukraine and Russia’s cool-headedness have combined to create the political scandal currently engulfing the world’s biggest televised music competition, says Andreas Brenner. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine slams Eurovision amid feud with Russia over contest entrant
Kyiv has lashed out at Eurovision after organizers called on Ukraine to lift its ban on Russian entrant Yulia Samoilova. The singer is believed to have illegally entered Moscow-annexed Crimea for a 2015 performance. …read more Source: Deutsche...
