Section: Germany
Opinion: Minsk II leaves many questions unanswered
The Ukraine summit has produced a ceasefire deal. But the agreement leaves many open questions. There is every reason to be skeptical whether the killing in eastern Ukraine will really cease, says Ingo Mannteufel. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Relief, skepticism in Brussels following Ukraine ceasefire deal
An agreement meant to end the fighting in eastern Ukraine has been met with relief but also skepticism in Brussels. As an EU summit opened, the bloc’s leaders were not expected to discuss new sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine peace talks end, ceasefire to begin Sunday
Leaders of the Ukraine contact group have announced a ceasefire between rebels and the government in Kyiv. Meanwhile, around 50 tanks entered Ukraine from Russia while the talks were going on, Ukraine’s army said. …read more Source: Deutsche...
IMF: Ukraine to get $40 billion bailout
As political leaders try to reach a peace deal for eastern Ukraine the International Monetary Fund has unveiled a new bailout package for Kyiv. The battle with the separatists has left Ukraine on the brink of bankruptcy. …read more Source: Deutsche...
IMF: Ukraine to get 40 billion dollar bailout
As political leaders try to reach a peace deal for eastern Ukraine the International Monetary Fund has unveiled a new bailout package for Kyiv. The battle with the separatists has left Ukraine on the brink of bankruptcy. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Leaders aim for Ukraine ceasefire within 48 hours
Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Presidents of France, Russia and Ukraine hope to sign a ceasefire agreement over the conflict in eastern Ukraine within 48 hours after a marathon 13-hour negotiation overnight. …read more Source: The Local...
Leaders grapple over Ukraine deal behind closed doors in Minsk
Peace negotiations in Minsk are continuing into the early hours of Thursday. The German, French, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have moved their talks to a private session among themselves, away from diplomats. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Leaders arrive for Minsk peace talks as bloody conflict rages on in Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin and their French and Ukrainian counterparts have arrived for talks in Minsk. Fighting has continued in Ukraine on one of the bloodiest days in 10 months. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Poroshenko: Martial law possible if conflict escalates
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said he would not rule out introducing martial law throughout the country if diplomacy fails. The announcement comes amid further casualties and ahead of peace talks in Minsk. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel, Hollande make last-ditch ceasefire push
Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande of France meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Minsk on Wednesday to try and put an end to the Ukraine crisis. The Local looks at just what the stakes are at the negotiating table. …read more Source: The Local...
