Section: The Local (Germany)
Merkel calls for sanctions on Ukraine separatists
The West should consider adding pro-Russian separatists to sanction lists imposed on Moscow over its actions in Ukraine following disputed elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday. …read more Source: The Local...
Germany condemns Ukraine rebel poll
Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on Russia Monday to respect “the unity of Ukraine” in the wake of elections held by pro-Russian separatists in the East of the country. …read more Source: The Local...
EU promises support for Ukraine gas deal
The European Union will “fully play its role” to implement the gas deal signed by Ukraine and Russia on Thursday, Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande said in a joint statement. …read more Source: The Local...
Exports to Russia collapse by a quarter
German exports to Russia have collapsed by more than a quarter, according to figures released on Wednesday, as sanctions brought about by the Ukraine crisis take effect. …read more Source: The Local...
Merkel urges allies to pay Ukraine’s gas debts
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday called on Ukraine’s allies to help the war-scarred nation pay off its gas debts to Russia, amid concern over gas supplies this winter. …read more Source: The Local...
Bundeswehr drones can’t handle Ukraine winter
‘Luna’ drones promised by Germany to monitor the Russian-Ukrainian border may not be sent after all – they can’t handle the bitter cold expected in the Ukrainian winter. …read more Source: The Local...
Merkel and Putin in late night Ukraine meet
Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions deep into the night on Thursday over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: The Local...
