Section: Germany
Germany’s Ukrainian refugee puzzle
A growing number of Ukrainians are applying for refugee status in Germany. Most of them are looking for economic betterment, and very few are genuine political refugees. Should they be deported or welcomed? …read more Source: Deutsche...
Underdocumented in Donbass: Eastern IDs invalid in Kyiv
Official documents issued in the self-proclaimed people’s republics located in the Donbass region are not accepted elsewhere. There are many obstacles to procuring official Ukrainian documents, but it is not impossible. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine blacklists Depardieu and 13 other Russian artists
Kyiv has blacklisted more than a dozen Russian actors and singers, meaning their work can no longer be seen or heard in Ukraine. Among those whose work is barred is French-born actor Gerard Depardieu. …read more Source: Deutsche...
France agrees to reimburse Russia for undelivered Mistral warships
The Elysee Palace has said Russia is to be “fully reimbursed” for two Mistral helicopter carrying warships which France built but did not deliver. The deal was held up because of Russia’s role in Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Casualties in Ukraine ahead of renewed peace talks
At least four Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and 15 others injured in fighting with separatist forces in the country’s east. Kyiv is scheduled to start peace talks with the rebels and Russian representatives. …read more Source: Deutsche...
OSCE turns 40 with a wary eye on Russia and Ukraine
Detente policy in the Cold War, conflict prevention and protection of human rights were the goals set when the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe was founded 40 years ago. How has the OSCE managed? …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukrainian pilot Savchenko’s fate in hands of Russian court
The controversial trial of Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko has begun and threatens to damage already tense ties between Moscow and Kyiv. Regarded as a hero at home, she could face up to 25 years in jail if convicted. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russian navy to focus on energy-rich Arctic, Atlantic oceans
The energy-rich Arctic and the Atlantic oceans are center points of a revised Russian naval doctrine. Its publication by the Kremlin follows the standoff with the West and NATO over Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Gaidar goes on the offensive
Maria Gaidar’s decision to work for the Governor of the Ukrainian city of Odessa has upset Moscow. Some want her charged with treason, but is her defection a sign of betrayal or leadership, asks Fiona Clark in Moscow? …read more Source: Deutsche...
Where East and West don’t collide
Against the backdrop of tense East-West relations how does a community of expats from Russia and Ukraine function in the very heart of Europe? Vladimir Matan went out and about in Brussels to find out. …read more Source: Deutsche...
