Section: Germany
Bayern heads for match in war-torn Ukraine
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola admitted Monday he is relishing facing Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League when the clubs meet for the first time in the last 16. …read more Source: The Local...
Merkel, Hollande make ceasefire call
The leaders of France and Germany discussed a shaky ceasefire deal and economic reforms for Ukraine in a telephone call with President Petro Poroshenko on Sunday. …read more Source: The Local...
Merkel, Hollande discuss Ukraine crisis with Poroshenko
The leaders of Germany and France held a phone call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Sunday. The trio discussed economic reforms and a tenuous ceasefire that has been repeatedly violated since September. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU urges speedy reforms in Ukraine
In a flurry of diplomacy ahead of the Christmas holidays, Ukraine’s leader visits Brussels while EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini heads to Kyiv. On the agenda: financial aid and reforms. …read more Source: Deutsche...
In Donetsk, desperation sets in
The people in the mining region of Dunbas in eastern Ukraine are growing weary of the promises made by pro-Russian separatists who control the area. Their trust in the Kyiv government, however, is also in short supply. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine reports three troops killed – first since ‘Day of Silence’
Three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and eight wounded in the past day, according to the country’s military. Kyiv has accused pro-Russian separatists of violating a ceasefire earlier this week. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Poroshenko pleads with Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine
A day after a ceasefire was held on the frontline in eastern Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko has urged Russia to withdraw its troops. His visit to Australia also saw talks over potential uranium and coal supplies. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Poroshenko pleads Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine
A day after a ceasefire was held on the frontline in eastern Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko has urged Russia to withdraw its troops. His visit to Australia also saw talks over potential uranium and coal supplies. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Fear among Crimean Tatars
There have been an increasing number of abductions in Crimea. It is usually Tatars who disappear in unexplained circumstances. Relatives of the victims have made serious allegations against the Russian police. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine-Russia truce holds, but peace talks remain uncertain
Ukraine has reported a drop in rebel attacks during the second day of a new truce dubbed the “Day of Silence.” It remains unclear, however, whether hoped-for peace talks will go ahead. …read more Source: Deutsche...
