Section: Germany
Poroshenko in Berlin: ‘Ukraine urgently needs Germany’s help’
President Petro Poroshenko has told a major German daily that he will ask Angela Merkel for non-lethal military support during his visit to Berlin. He said that the Minsk ceasefire had been broken more than 1,000 times. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Steinmeier promises Ukraine ‘full support’
In advance of a Berlin visit by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he will offer him ‘full support’ as well as remind him of his responsibilities. …read more Source: The Local...
More than 100 Germans fighting for separatists in eastern Ukraine
Dozens of German citizens have joined the ranks of pro-Russian rebel fighters in eastern Ukraine. Most of these are of ethnic German resettlers and have even been part of the German army. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Opinion: Crimea reflects Russia’s fate
The war in Donbass currently overshadows Russia’s annexation of Crimea one year ago, but Ingo Mannteufel thinks that Russia’s political future can also be seen on the peninsula. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Crimea – a year in Russian hands
It has been a year since Russia annexed Crimea. Now it is transforming the Black Sea peninsula into a military fortress. The biggest losers in this new situation are the Tatars. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Germany and USA keep up Ukraine pressure
On a trip to Washington to meet his American counterpart John Kerry, Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that the West remained determined to bring about peace in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Local...
IMF announces multi-billion finance program for Ukraine
While in Berlin for meetings with the German Chancellor, the IMF managing director Christine Lagarde announced a multi-billion finance program for Ukraine. She praised the country’s “fiscal discipline.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
NATO chief says Russia still equipping rebels in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said Russia is still arming and training rebel forces in eastern Ukraine. He also expressed concern about the withdrawal of heavy weapons amid fears they could be repositioned. …read more Source: Deutsche...
IMF loan conditional on truce in Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund is set to decide on a new financial rescue plan for Ukraine worth $ 17.5 billion. However, the IMF will only make the funds available if the country’s ceasefire holds. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Rebels dig new front-line positions despite Ukraine ceasefire
Separatist fighters continue preparing their positions in the war against Kyiv forces. Though this part of Ukraine has been relatively quiet since the ceasefire, tensions remain high, reports Kitty Logan from Debaltseve. …read more Source: Deutsche...
