Section: Germany
“Nuclear accident” in southeast Ukraine, PM Yatsenyuk says
A nuclear accident has occurred in Ukraine’s southeast, according to a statement from the office of Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Further details are not known. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine parliament approves Yatsenyuk’s new government
Amid an ongoing armed conflict with pro-Russian separatists in the eastern Ukraine, Kyiv has approved a new government. Prime Minister Yatsenyuk’s cabinet faces great challenges. …read more Source: Deutsche...
German troops to tip new Nato ‘spearhead’
Amid rising tensions with Russia over Ukraine, Nato foreign ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday to accelerate the formation of a rapid response force due to include 4,000 German troops. …read more Source: The Local...
Opinion: Stop Talking about NATO Membership for Ukraine
The president of Ukraine is talking up the idea of a national referendum to join NATO, an idea that the military alliance’s chief has openly supported. But such a debate is dangerous — because it divides member states and provides Putin with powerful ammunition. …read more Source: Der...
Kyiv and separatists agree to Luhansk ceasefire, says OSCE
The European security watchdog, the OSCE, says Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels have agreed ‘in principle’ on a ceasefire in the Luhansk region. A months-old ceasefire has been frequently broken. …read more Source: Deutsche...
German mum suing Ukraine over MH17 crash
The mother of a victim of downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has begun legal proceedings against Ukraine at the European Court of Human Rights, accusing Kiev of failing to close the country’s airspace. …read more Source: The Local...
New Ukrainian parliament: Fresh start or off on the wrong foot?
Forming a coalition took longer than expected. Now, critics warn that Ukraine could once again be consumed by political discord. The atmosphere leading up to the first session of the new parliament was bleak. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine parliament convenes for first time
Following a resounding victory for pro-Western parties in October, Ukraine’s new parliament has convened for the first time. It is set to select a prime minister and speaker. …read more Source: Deutsche...
NATO military chief Breedlove warns of Russian incursion
US General Philip Breedlove, NATO’s top military chief has warned that Russia still has enough troops on Ukraine’s border to carry out an incursion across the region. Moscow has also deployed 14 military jets to Crimea. …read more Source: Deutsche...
France postpones warship delivery to Russia “until further notice”
French President Francois Hollande has delayed the controversial delivery of a warship to Russia “until further notice.” The decison comes as a result of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
