Section: Germany
Ukraine ceasefire mostly held on first day despite fighting in town of Debaltseve
The first day of the new cease-fire in eastern Ukraine has mostly held. Fighting continued in Debaltseve which pro-Russian separatists claim as their territory. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Pro-Russia rebels reject truce at ‘encircled’ town
A separatist leader in eastern Ukraine has said that rebels have the right to keep fighting in Debaltseve, since the city is inside their territory. Ukrainian troops have been fighting in the key city for weeks. …read more Source: Deutsche...
The War Next Door: Can Merkel’s Diplomacy Save Europe?
Chancellor Angela Merkel has often been accused of hesitancy. But in Minsk this week, she committed herself to helping find a way to quiet the weapons in Ukraine. The result was a cease-fire. But it is fragile and may ultimately be disadvantageous for Ukraine. …read more Source: Der...
G7 group threatens punishment if Ukraine agreement broken
Leaders of the G7 group of industrialized nations say they’re concerned about increased violence in eastern Ukraine despite a new peace deal. The US believes Russia is sending in more heavy weapons. …read more Source: Deutsche...
US says Russia sending weapons to Ukraine as ceasefire nears
The United States has accused Russia of sending more heavy weapons into eastern Ukraine in the days leading up to a ceasefire. Fighting in the region has intensified since the latest truce was agreed in Minsk. …read more Source: Deutsche...
US Air Force sends tank-busters back to Germany
US European Command announced that a wing of specialized anti-tank aircraft would be sent to Germany, as tensions mount in eastern Europe over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: The Local...
Pressure high on Russia following Ukraine ceasefire deal
The EU has decided to hold on to sanctions against Russia until they’re sure that Moscow will keep its end of the bargain in Ukraine. The ceasefire between Kyiv and pro-Russian rebels is to go into effect on Sunday. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Minsk agreement on Ukraine – US reactions
Amid a growing debate over arming Ukraine, US expectations of the Minsk talks were rock-bottom. That they didn’t fail outright is seen as a positive – but deep skepticism remains. Richard Walker reports from Washington. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU leaders warn of further sanctions, if Ukraine deal breached
The leaders of Germany and France have said that more sanctions could be brought against Russia if a new Ukraine ceasefire fails. A deal aimed at ending the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine was reached on Thursday. …read more Source: Deutsche...
World leaders cautiously welcome new Ukraine peace deal
World leaders have reacted with caution to the news of an agreement reached in Minsk aimed at ending the bloodshed in Ukraine. There will be no lifting of Western sanctions on Russia – at least not for now. …read more Source: Deutsche...
