Tag: Russia
The Russian military apparently uses kitchen appliances as a store for spare parts for tanks
Donetsk Ukrainian soldiers repair their tank in the Donetsk region. (Photo: dpa) As a result of the US sanctions against Russia, the Russian military is apparently forced to use computer…
The NRW election will be dangerous for Olaf Scholz
Shortly before the elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the two top candidates met on WDR yesterday evening for their only TV duel and personal showdown: Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst (CDU) and…
The situation in the morning: Zelensky: Moscow’s strategic defeat
Volodymyr Zelensky Russia does not have the courage to admit defeat, says the Ukrainian president. (Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire) Kyiv Barely two and a half months after Russian troops invaded Ukraine,…
Bundestag decides possible expropriation of energy companies
Plenary session in the Bundestag in Berlin on May 12th The amendment also changes provisions in the Energy Industry Act. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Spicker) Berlin On Thursday, the Bundestag passed regulations…
That’s why the share of the project developer Instone crashes
housing estate Real estate developer Instone is coming under pressure because of the Ukraine crisis. (Photo: obs) Frankfurt The reaction came late – but it packs a punch. Investors reacted…
How the wheat should come from Ukraine
wheat field Around 40 million tons of grain are currently stored in Ukraine, while famines are feared in many countries around the world. (Photo: Future Publishing/Getty Images) Brussels The dimensions…
Finland’s desire to join NATO shows Putin’s failure
Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin Finland has spoken out in favor of joining NATO. Finland is giving up its non-aligned status after more than 80 years.…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls for fighter jets – and forgives the SPD
He urgently campaigned for an EU accession perspective for his country. “The European Union needs Ukraine as much as Ukraine needs the European Union.” Kuleba is visiting Germany for four…
Economic check of India: innovative, growing, politically ambivalent?
Dusseldorf India is becoming more and more interesting for many investors worldwide. Measured by nominal GDP, India is the fifth largest economy in the world and, alongside China, is considered…
Wholesale group wants to stay in Russia
Dusseldorf Despite high special charges and public criticism, Metro is sticking to its decision to continue doing business in Russia. “We look at it every day to see whether the…
That’s why the share of the project developer Instone crashes
housing estate Real estate developer Instone is coming under pressure because of the Ukraine crisis. (Photo: obs) Frankfurt The reaction came late – but it packs a punch. Investors reacted…
President and Prime Minister for NATO membership
Stockholm, Berlin It was a relatively short statement and yet of historical importance: At 10 a.m. local time, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin issued a joint…
Stopping gas imports from Russia cannot be done in the short term
Nord Stream 1 pipeline The costs of an immediate halt to supply are high, but the benefits of policy action to improve natural gas availability are also great. (Photo: dpa)…
Real estate developer Instone collects annual targets
housing estate Real estate developer Instone is coming under pressure because of the Ukraine crisis. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf After falling sales and profits at the beginning of the year, the…
President and Prime Minister for NATO membership
Stockholm It was a relatively short statement and yet of historical importance: At 10 a.m. local time, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin issued a joint statement…
President and Prime Minister for NATO membership
Sanna Marin and Sauli Niinistö The Finnish Prime Minister and the Finnish President are in favor of joining NATO. (Photo: imago images/Lehtikuva) Helsinki Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister…
RWE increases earnings – depreciation on Russian coal
RWE coal-fired power plant The energy company has written off a long-term coal contract in Russia. (Photo: Bloomberg) Dusseldorf The energy group RWE earned significantly more in the first quarter.…
Zelenski sees progress in negotiations for firm security guarantees
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President is negotiating to secure his country’s possible neutrality internationally. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sees significant progress in efforts to secure international security…
Siemens withdraws completely from Russia
Maintenance of trains in St. Petersburg Siemens withdraws from Russia. (Photo: picture alliance/dpa) Munich Siemens withdraws completely from Russia after around 170 years. “We condemn the war in Ukraine and…
“We are ready to join tomorrow”
Alexander Stubb “Finland was not neutral for ideological reasons, but out of necessity.” (Photo: dpa) The former prime minister and former foreign minister of Finland, Alexander Stubb, has announced that…