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Putin is increasingly slipping away from the war in Ukraine
Address to the generals Russian President Vladimir Putin (middle) with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (left) and Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov (right) speaks to the assembled officers. (Photo: via REUTERS)…
EU sanctions: Russian oil exports collapse
Oil field in Russia The EU embargo on Russian oil is having an effect as the country’s oil exports plummet. (Photo: dpa) Zurich, Berlin The sanctions of the G7 industrialized…
EPP leader Weber calls Selenski’s US visit a “wake-up call” and calls for tank deliveries to Ukraine
Brussels In view of the trip to Washington by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the head of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, called on Europeans to have a “winter…
“We will leave nothing to the enemy” – Heavy fighting for Bakhmut
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President travels to the United States on Wednesday. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy started his first trip abroad this Wednesday since Russia’s war…
“We will leave nothing to the enemy” – Heavy fighting for Bakhmut
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President travels to the United States on Wednesday. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly starting Wednesday on his first trip abroad since…
Zelenski plans to meet with Biden in Washington on Wednesday
Washington Speculations about a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have increased in the US capital Washington. Several US media reported on Tuesday evening (local time) that he wanted…
“Putin will tighten the noose”
The year 2022 was also marked by war and crises. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will soon be one year old. In Iran, large parts of the population have…
Russia apparently buys a lot of gold from its own production
gold bar Russia is one of the largest gold producers in the world, but can no longer sell it so easily because of Western sanctions. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Central banks…
Russia soon lost 100,000 troops in Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers Fighting in eastern Ukraine continues. (Photo: AP) Kyiv According to estimates by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia has already lost 99,000 soldiers in the 300 days since the…
Vladimir Putin wants to draw Belarus even deeper into the Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko (right) in Minsk Putin needs Belarus to solve supply problems and train more soldiers. (Photo: via REUTERS) Berlin For the first time since the invasion…
Germany needs more pragmatism when looking at Africa
For many years, Africa was little more than a footnote in German politics and the public sphere. The focus was on the upheavals in Eastern Europe, Islamist terrorism and, above…
The end of European illusions in Africa
For many years, Africa was little more than a footnote in German politics and the public sphere. The focus was on the upheavals in Eastern Europe, Islamist terrorism and, above…
Russia apparently buys a lot of gold from its own production
gold bar Russia is one of the largest gold producers in the world, but can no longer sell it so easily because of Western sanctions. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Central banks…
US wants to continue helping Ukraine with billions
Berlin Despite a Republican majority in the US House of Representatives, the USA intends to continue supporting Ukraine massively. The aid requested by US President Joe Biden for the invaded…
How Germany wants to win the race with China in Africa
Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulze (SPD) The Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development wants to highlight the advantages of German cooperation. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Berlin When Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
“Ultimately, there is only a solution with the end of the Putin regime”
Christoph Heusgen From 2005 to 2017, Christoph Heusgen advised the then Chancellor Angela Merkel on foreign and security policy issues. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Berlin Since Christoph Heusgen took over the chairmanship…
Australia wants to ship more minerals and hydrogen to Europe.
hydrogen tanker Special hydrogen tanker: Transporting the energy carrier is one of the greatest challenges. (Photo: imago images/Kyodo News) Berlin Don Farrell came to Europe at just the right time.…
Ukraine war: Russia feels the sanctions
Moscow The consequences of the war this year have meant that many Russians who are otherwise willing to spend, especially around the New Year, have lost the fun of shopping.…
Zelensky demonstrates steadfastness – Ukraine needs power generators
Kyiv With the heaviest rocket attacks in weeks, Russia paralyzed large parts of the Ukrainian power supply on Friday. (Photo: dpa) Brussels/Kyiv According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainians’ readiness…