Section: Germany
Still no suspects in downing of MH17 over Ukraine
International investigators are looking into “persons of interest” related to the Boeing 777 that was likely shot down over Ukraine almost a year ago. Although no suspects have been named, prosecutors claim optimism. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Donetsk rebels get their message across
New media outlets in the rebel-held Ukrainian city of Donetsk are taking part in a communications war to get out their pro-Russian message. DW’s Kitty Logan visits the unrecognized state’s mouthpiece. …read more Source: Deutsche...
OSCE caught in the crossfire of the Ukraine propaganda war
How can international observers maintain their credibility in the middle of an armed conflict that is accompanied by an obscene propaganda war? OSCE observers talk about their mission during the DW Global Media Forum. …read more Source: Deutsche...
France, Germany warn of slow Ukraine progress
Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel lamented the “insufficient” progress in resolving the Ukraine crisis after a telephone conversation Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a source close to the French president. …read more Source: The Local...
‘Only the West can solve Ukraine crisis,’ says Putin
Despite ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country is “open to the world.” He added, however, that only the West could “solve” the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Deutsche...
NATO commander advocates arming Baltic and Eastern Europe to deter Russia
Eastern Europe and Baltic countries need to be fortified with arms supplies to counter the threat from Russia, a NATO commander has said. However, the possibility of Russia occupying Ukraine was unrealistic, he said. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU governments agree to extend economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
Ambassadors from the 28 EU nations have agreed at a meeting in Brussels to extend sanctions on Russia until next January. The decision will be ratified by EU foreign ministers next week. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia accuses US of inflaming Ukraine conflict
A report from the US State Department blaming Moscow for provocative action in Ukraine has been met with rebuke from Russian authorities. Moscow countered that Washington is forcing Kyiv to continue the war. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Putin visits Italy after G7 snub
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has welcomed Russian president Putin in Milan, despite ongoing tensions with Western powers over Ukraine. Putin is also to meet Pope Francis and former Italian leader Berlusconi. …read more Source: Deutsche...
On the chessboard of the powerful, is Serbia a pawn?
Serbia kept close to Russia until the country interfered in Ukraine. Now, the ex-Yugoslav nation has become increasingly interesting to the United States – an interest Serbia has done nothing to discourage. …read more Source: Deutsche...
