Section: Germany
Hungarian prime minister gives Putin warm welcome in Budapest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Hungary’s prime minister in Budapest amid tensions between Europe and Moscow over the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Energy projects were the main items on the agenda. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Poroshenko calls on West for ‘tough reaction’ over failing Ukraine ceasefire
In a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has demanded a “tough reaction” from the West against Russia over the broken ceasefire. The truce began at midnight on Sunday. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine separatists claim major gains in Debaltseve
Pro-Russian separatists say they now control at least 80 percent of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine. Fierce fighting has continued in the strategic city, despite a ceasefire deal signed just days ago. …read more Source: Deutsche...
‘Guantanamo of the East’: Ukraine Locks Up Refugees at EU’s Behest
Brussels is doing all it can to prevent refugees from reaching Fortress Europe, with initiatives like funding the construction of interment centers in Ukraine. Asylum seekers who have spent time there report miserable conditions and abuse. …read more Source: Der...
Hundreds of Hungarians protest in Budapest ahead of Putin visit
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Budapest to protest ahead of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been critical of the EU for imposing sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel and Putin agree on ceasefire terms
Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday evening, agreeing on how observers could be used to maintain the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Local...
Ukraine ceasefire fragile after weapons withdrawal stalemate
Pro-Russia rebels and the Ukrainian army have so far refused to withdraw their heavy weapons despite a peace accord signed last week. The ceasefire has been strained as fighting continued in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Doubts cast on plans for to withdraw heavy weapons in Ukraine
There are concerns about the stability of the latest ceasefire to be implemented in eastern Ukraine. The next major test could be whether the parties to the conflict pull back heavy weapons as called for in the deal. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine accuses rebels of truce violations, EU extend sanctions list
Ukraine has accused pro-Russia separatists of breaching the ceasefire that came into effect over the weekend. The EU has extended a list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Eastern Ukraine ceasefire largely holding, except around Debaltseve
A ceasefire that came into effect in eastern Ukraine at the weekend appears to largely be holding, apart from the flashpoint town of Debaltseve. Each side has blamed the other for breaching the latest truce. …read more Source: Deutsche...
