Section: Germany
‘Gigantic’ blaze rages on at fuel depot near Ukrainian capital
More than 60 firefighting units have responded to a fire at a fuel depot near Kyiv following an explosion at the site. Police believe the incident was due to a technical fault but have not ruled out other possibilities. …read more Source: Deutsche...
G7 condems ‘Russian aggression in Ukraine’
World leaders at a G7 summit in Germany were on Monday set to present a united front against global security threats ranging from jihadist insurgencies to what US President Barack Obama condemned as “Russian aggression in Ukraine”. …read more Source: The Local...
G7 summit opens with tough line on Ukraine
The leaders of Germany and the United States hammered home a tough line on Russia on Sunday at the start of a G7 summit dominated by crises in Ukraine and Greece. …read more Source: The Local...
EU extends sanctions on Ukraine figures over ‘misapprorpiation of state funds’
The EU has extended sanctions on two former ministers and a businessman over suspicion of embezzlement. The son of former President Yanukovych was dropped from the list after drowning earlier this year. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Steinmeier warns against ‘military escalation’ in eastern Ukraine
Germany’s foreign minister has expressed “grave concern” over the escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine. A flare-up in fighting is threatening to dismantle an already fragile cease-fire brokered four months ago. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Germany slams ‘serious violations’ in Ukraine
Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed “great concern” on Thursday over “serious violations” of a February truce after a flare-up of violence in Ukraine, warning against the return of a “military escalation”. …read more Source: The Local...
All sides on edge as fighting intensifies in Ukraine
An already shaky ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapse after clashes in eastern Ukraine. As each side blames the other, Ukraine’s president has said there is a “colossal threat” of large-scale fighting. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Deadly battles near Donetsk signal escalation in Ukraine conflict
Intense fighting has erupted between Kyiv troops and pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. The violence signifies the most serious escalation in the conflict since a February truce deal. Both sides are trading blame. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Angels and Demons: Ukraine, One Year After Poroshenko
Since his election, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has struggled to free his country from the influence of the oligarchs. But a new generation of reformers is determined to make it happen. …read more Source: Der...
European Parliament blacklists Russian diplomats
In response to Russia’s blacklisting of 89 EU officials, the European Parliament is restricting access for Russian diplomats and lawmakers. EU-Russia relations have soured over the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: Deutsche...
