Section: Germany
Waiting for peace in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine
After a year and a half of war in the Donbass region, people there are desperate for peace, no matter how they get it. But according to politicians in Kyiv and separatist leaders, tensions are on the increase. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel, Hollande discuss migrant crisis, Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande will meet in Berlin on Monday to give a new push to European efforts to tackle the biggest migrant crisis in 50 years. …read more Source: The Local...
Skirmishes turn deadly in Ukraine
Four Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 14 wounded in skirmishes with pro-Russian troops. The violence dims hopes of a ceasefire deal. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine: A Donbass offensive or a mere provocation?
Fighting has once again broken out in eastern Ukraine. But despite the escalation, military experts say there’s no indication yet that Russia is preparing a large-scale attack. They say Moscow has another goal. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Putin ‘may join future Ukraine talks’: Germany
Germany said on Wednesday it could not rule out Russian President Vladimir Putin would take part in a future round of talks over conflict-torn eastern Ukraine after speculation that Western leaders were snubbing him. …read more Source: The Local...
Both sides in Ukraine conflict hinder observers, OSCE says
In an interview with a German paper, the deputy head of the OSCE’s mission in Ukraine has said his observers are being hindered in their work. This comes amid the latest spike in Ukraine violence. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia claims Kyiv is planning a new offensive in eastern Ukraine
The Russian foreign minister has said the government in Kyiv is planning a new offensive in its conflict with pro-Moscow separtists, flouting the ceasefire. Germany has also warned that the situation is “explosive.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine again ‘explosive’, Germany warns
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned on Sunday that conditions in Ukraine once again threatened to tip Europe into a full-blown military conflict. …read more Source: The Local...
Ukraine confirms ban of ‘fascist’ Russian books
Kiev authorities have banned 38 books, mostly by Russian writers, for “promoting fascism” and “insulting a nation and its people.” Most of the books were published after the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Deutsche...
MH17 probe finds ‘possible’ Russian BUK missile parts
The team reviewing the cause of the fatal crash of MH17 has said they have discovered what may be parts of an anti-aircraft missile near the site. Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels have blamed each other for the incident. …read more Source: Deutsche...
