Tag: International politics
Putin ignites the next level of escalation in the Ukraine conflict
Brussels, Moscow, London, New York Despite the efforts of the Europeans, the chance of a peaceful solution to the conflict with Russia over Ukraine is dwindling. Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Putin recognizes the “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk
Moscow In an hour-long speech on Monday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin drew a radical line under the Minsk Agreement: Russia had done everything it could to preserve Ukraine’s territorial…
Putin recognizes the “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk
Moscow In an hour-long speech on Monday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin drew a radical line under the Minsk Agreement: Russia had done everything it could to preserve Ukraine’s territorial…
Putin ignites the next level of escalation in the Ukraine conflict
Brussels, Moscow, London, New York Despite the efforts of the Europeans, the chance of a peaceful solution to the conflict with Russia over Ukraine is dwindling. Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Putin recognizes the “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk
Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the two regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine as independent “people’s republics”. The Kremlin chief signed a corresponding decree on Monday…
Putin wants to decide on Luhansk and Donetsk on Monday
Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about his plans to recognize the self-proclaimed People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. This was announced by the Kremlin…
Scholz warns Putin against breaking the Minsk agreement
Berlin Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to recognize the so-called People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. “Such a step would be in…
Putin wants to decide on Luhansk and Donetsk on Monday
Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about his plans to recognize the self-proclaimed People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. This was announced by the Kremlin…
Putin wants to decide on Luhansk and Donetsk on Monday
National Security Council meeting in the Kremlin Russia is very aware of the consequences of recognizing the provinces in view of the sanctions threatened by the West. (Photo: AP) Moscow…
How much influence does French President Macron have as a mediator?
Emmanuel Macron With his commitment, he is presenting himself as a crisis manager ahead of France’s presidential elections. (Photo: Reuters) Paris The Élysée Palace sent the message in the middle…
China sanctions US companies for selling arms to Taiwan
Lockheed Martin logo The US company faces sanctions from China. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing China imposes sanctions on US defense companies Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies over arms sales to Taiwan.…
Why Vladimir Putin fears the EU more than NATO
Global trends Handelsblatt International correspondent Torsten Riecke analyzes interesting data and trends from all over the world in his weekly column. You can reach him at [email protected]. (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy)…
Putin achieves important goals without firing a rocket
Wladimir Putin Russia’s president has long since made his country a diplomatic indicator again. (Photo: ddp/Newscom) “After this crisis, the world will be different,” says Annalena Baerbock. At first that…
The Russian invasion is becoming more likely
Ukrainian military exercise At the “line of contact” in Donbass, Ukrainian troops and separatists fired artillery at each other. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf, Moscow, Paris Military incidents are becoming more and…
Putin achieves important goals without firing a rocket
Wladimir Putin Russia’s president has long since made his country a diplomatic indicator again. (Photo: ddp/Newscom) Dusseldorf “After this crisis, the world will be different,” says Annalena Baerbock. At first…
How Putin could justify the war
Wladimir Putin The US accuses him of looking for a pretext for the invasion. (Photo: imago images/SNA) Moscow The situation in Ukraine is becoming confusing: the United States accuses Russia…
How dangerous is the situation at the border really?
Berlin The massive Russian troop deployment on the border with Ukraine raises concerns about a major war in Europe. So far, no relaxation is in sight, despite announcements by Russian…
How Putin could justify the war
Wladimir Putin Is he looking for an excuse for an invasion? (Photo: imago images/SNA) Moscow The situation in Ukraine is becoming confusing: The United States accuses Russia of fomenting the…
Putin continues to demonstrate his power – first calls for war from Moscow
Wladimir Putin The Russian President chaired a previously announced exercise involving nuclear missiles from the Kremlin on Saturday. (Photo: imago images/SNA) Moscow The first calls for war come from Moscow.…
Putin continues to demonstrate his power – first calls for war from Moscow
Wladimir Putin The Russian President chaired a previously announced exercise involving nuclear missiles from the Kremlin on Saturday. (Photo: imago images/SNA) Moscow The first calls for war come from Moscow.…