Section: Germany
Poroshenko calls for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine
President Petro Poroshenko has called for peace to be implemented in Ukraine’s east during a trip to Berlin. His demand comes a day before Kyiv’s parliament discusses constitutional reform for more autonomy for the east. …read more Source: Deutsche...
The vast gulf between Russia and Ukraine
Russia has been sending conciliatory signals to Kyiv, but many Ukrainians are skeptical. The general consensus among Ukrainians is that a revival of the old friendship with Moscow will be difficult. …read more Source: Deutsche...
The vast gulf between Russians and Ukrainians
Russia has been sending conciliatory signals to Kyiv, but many Ukrainians are skeptical. The general consensus among Ukrainians is that a revival of the old friendship with Moscow will be difficult. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Kerry hints at lifting of sanctions on Russia
Top US diplomat John Kerry has stated that the Minsk peace plan could be fulfilled in the coming months, allowing sanctions on Moscow to be lifted. The Russian economy has been shaken by the embargo and low oil prices. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Donbass refugees leave Russia for home
Increasingly, Donbass refugees are returning home from Russia, but wherever they now go in Ukraine, they face problems. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia uses the refugee crisis for propaganda
Russian television is reporting that a young girl of Russian-German descent was raped by immigrants in Berlin. The police have denied the claim. The story is reminiscent of propaganda used during the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine in focus as Germany seeks to strengthen OSCE
Germany’s foreign minister has called for “rebuilding trust” among OSCE members, including Russia. He described Germany’s plans to lead the organization during “one of the severest crises in Europe’s security order.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine bans import of Russian food
Ukraine announced it would introduce a number of bans on food imports from Russia. The move is seen as a response to Russia’s ban on food products from Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia to sue Ukraine over $3 billion debt default
After implementing a moratorium on its debt, Ukraine has defaulted on a controversial loan from Russia. The Russian foreign ministry said it will file a formal legal complaint against Kyiv in a British court. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU-Ukraine trade deal sparks Moscow-Kyiv trade war
A free trade accord giving Ukraine tariff-free access to EU markets has come into effect under an association deal between Brussels and Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russia has banned food imports from its southwestern neighbor. …read more Source: Deutsche...
