Section: Germany
Leaders aim for ‘Normandy format’ peace summit for Ukraine
The lleaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine are hoping to meet this week to discuss the crisis in eastern Ukraine. This follows a last-ditch German-French push to end the bloodshed. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Zannier: ‘New weapons seem to appear all the time’
The OSCE’s Secretary General Lamberto Zannier told DW he’s worried about arms in eastern Ukraine. He also emphasized his organization’s role in any attempt to implement a ceasefire in the troubled region. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel: Ukraine peace bid ‘uncertain, but worth trying’
Western leaders challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday to prove he wants peace in Ukraine, warning both sides a new Franco German peace drive may be a “last chance” to stop all-out war. …read more Source: The Local...
Opinion: Respect for Merkel’s balancing act
Success isn’t guaranteed, but the new initiative by Merkel and Hollande in the Ukraine conflict is the right way to go. Criticism is legitimate, but John McCain struck the wrong note, says DW’s Michael Knigge. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia, West face a deep divide
Russian and Western views clashed full force at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. But it wasn’t just about the Ukraine crisis – mutual distrust runs much deeper. Nina Werkhäuser reports from Munich. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Commentary: Respect for Merkel’s balancing act
Success isn’t guaranteed, but the new initiative by Merkel and Hollande in the Ukraine conflict is the right way to go. Criticism is legitimate, but John McCain struck the wrong note, says DW’s Michael Knigge. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Latvia’s foreign minister: ‘Ukraine needs assistance now’
Edgars Rinkevics told DW at the Munich Security Conference he fully supports a diplomatic solution in Ukraine. But if this fails, he doesn’t rule out delivering weapons at some point in the future. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Munich Security Conference exposes divisions over Ukraine
The Munich Security Conference has brought key players in the Ukraine conflict together in one venue. It has shown not only how far apart the West and Russia are, but there are also differences among Western allies. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel says ‘weapons won’t help’ resolve eastern Ukraine crisis
Chancellor Angela Merkel has reiterated Germany’s position against arming government forces in the Ukraine conflict. She also said she was uncertain of the chances of success for a new German-French peace initiative. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel calls on Russia to ‘do its bit’ to resolve crisis in eastern Ukraine
Chancellor Angela Merkel has told the Munich Security Conference that Moscow must take a positive role in resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine. She also said the conflict could not be resolved by military means. …read more Source: Deutsche...
