Section: Germany
Ukraine reports first casualties after two days of calm
The Ukrainian army has reported its first casualties after two days in which no fatalities were reported. President Petro Poroshenko has again warned of an ongoing military threat “from the east.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine makes gas payment ahead of energy talks with Russia
Ukraine has paid for another month of Russian gas, following threats Moscow would cut off deliveries. Brussels has summoned Russian and Ukrainian officials for talks to resolve a gas dispute between the two countries. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Kerry back in Switzerland next week for Ukraine and Iran talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry has announced talks in Switzerland to discuss the ongoing Ukraine fighting and an Iran nuclear deal. The meeting with Russia comes after Kerry accused Moscow of lying to his face. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia revives ‘KGB methods’ in Europe
Russia is busily enlarging its spying network in Europe along the former Soviet KGB model because of the Ukraine crisis, Germany’s domestic intelligence chief warns. …read more Source: The Local...
Gazprom threatens Ukraine gas cutoff by end of week
Russian energy company Gazprom has said Ukraine’s pre-paid supply of gas will last until the end of the week. The company has also said it is open to supplying eastern Ukraine directly. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Lavrov: West lacks conviction to implement Ukraine peace deal
Russia has claimed recent threats from the West about increased sanctions are a cover to distract attention from the failings of the Minsk agreement. Despite a lull in violence in Ukraine, the situation remains tense. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Army considers plan to field more tanks
The crisis in Ukraine is prompting a rethink of equipment plans at the Defence Ministry, with officials considering outfitting troops with more battle tanks. …read more Source: The Local...
UK military trainers set to head for Ukraine
Britain has given a green light to plans for deploying military trainers in Ukraine to bolster that country’s resources against Russian-backed separatists. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Kerry warns of more Russia sanctions, after fatality-free day in Ukraine
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said Russia is far from meeting the terms of the second Minsk ceasefire, repeating warnings of more sanctions. It follows a day reportedly without any deaths in the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU seeks energy autonomy amid Moscow and Kyiv’s gas dispute
As Russia and Ukraine’s gas deliveries dispute heats up, the EU has announced plans to revamp its energy sector. The idea is thought to target Moscow “where it hurts.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
