Section: Germany
EU foreign ministers seek new Russia strategy
The EU isn’t interested in tougher sanctions against Moscow, but in fresh talks – while Kyiv is expected to launch reforms to move the country closer to the European Union. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel warns of wide-spreading consequences of Ukraine conflict
In a speech following the G20 Summit in Brisbane, German Chancellor Merkel said the Ukraine conflict could have wider ramifications. Russian President Putin defended his country’s actions on German TV. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia ‘will not prevail’ in Ukraine: Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday called on the West not to lose hope in what may be a long struggle with Russia over Ukraine, but vowed that the Kremlin “will not prevail”. …read more Source: The Local...
After the G20 summit, Europe moves on the Ukraine crisis
Critical words from Western leaders don’t seem to have bothered Vladimir Putin. Following the G20 summit in Brisbane, heseems content to continue the confrontation. Europe, meanwhile, is repositioning. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Opinion: West should avoid being forced into new Cold War
The G20 summit in Brisbane will not bring a solution to the conflict in Ukraine or improve relations with Russia. The West needs insight and a new strategy, according to DW’s Ingo Mannteufel. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Kyiv orders pullout of state services from eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko has decreed that an end to the provision of all state services in rebel-held territories of eastern Ukraine. His order covers schools, hospitals, courts, prisons and benefits payments. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine crisis may force Putin’s early exit from G20
Facing immense criticism over the crisis in eastern Ukraine, sources close to Russian President Vladimir Putin say he will cut short his visit to Australia, where world leaders are meeting for a G20 summit. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU parliament ratifies deal with Moldova
The European Parliament has defied a past Russian warning and ratified closer EU ties with Moldova. Russia has tighted trade with the small, ex-Soviet republic bordering Ukraine since the EU signaled inclusion in June. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine rebels ready for violent fight: Steinmeier
Foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday warned there are signs that pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine are readying for major military clashes with troops of the Western-leaning government. …read more Source: The Local...
Ukraine soldiers prepare for possible ‘rebel offensive’
Ukraine’s defense minister says government military forces are preparing for a possible new offensive by separatists in the country’s east. It comes as international observers report spotting weapons convoys on the move. …read more Source: Deutsche...
