Tag: Wladimir Putin
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing
Shehyni, Medyka Thousands are still waiting here at the Shehyni border crossing in Ukraine. They are waiting to be allowed to go to Poland. Safe from Vladimir Putin’s war. Many…
“Sanctions will not stop Putin”
new York Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has shaped American foreign policy for years – always with a conservative stance. He was Ambassador to the United Nations under…
The US looks to Ukraine – China’s chance?
Taiwanese military The island nation is under constant threat from neighboring China. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin It takes 22 minutes to walk between Kyiv and Taipei. At least that’s the case…
Medvedev threatens West with breaking off diplomatic relations
Dmitry Medvedev Medvedev threatened similar counter-sanctions in view of the freezing of funds of Russian citizens and companies decided by Western states. (Photo: imago images/ITAR-TASS) Moscow The Russian leadership is…
Italy Pivots, Now Supporting Russia’s Swift Exclusion
Kiev Ukrainian soldiers after a Russian airstrike. (Photo: AP) On day three of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, both sides are fighting for the capital, Kiev. The sirens wail again and…
Managers in Russian service: Lure of dubious money
Gerhard Schroeder and Matthias Warnig The Chancellor a. D. and the Nord Stream 2 boss hire themselves out to Russian companies. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Paris, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin The…
Daughter of Kremlin spokesman Peskov says ‘no to war’
Elizaveta Peskov The daughter of Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov posted an anti-war slogan on her Instagram Live story on Friday. (Photo: Imago) Vladimir Putin would like to give the impression…
“If Putin gets away, there will be no more borders”
Garry Kasparov For years, ex-world chess champion Garry Kasparov has been warning of Russian President Vladimir Putin from his exile. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf For years, former world chess champion Garry…
“If Putin gets away, there will be no more borders”
Garry Kasparov Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has been warning of Russian President Vladimir Putin from his exile for years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf For years, former world chess champion…
Why Cyprus is under pressure from EU sanctions
Cyprus and its banks The country is considered a tax and money laundering paradise for oligarchs. (Photo: dpa) Athens Of all heads of state and government, Cyprus President Nikos Anastasiades…
Selensky holds the fort in the capital
video message Volodymyr Zelensky on the streets of Kiev. (Photo: AP) Russian troops are advancing on Kiev, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding the fort. With a video message…
Pakistan shakes hands with Putin – at the same time as the invasion
Vladimir Putin receives Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in Moscow With his visit, Pakistan’s head of government offered the Russian president the opportunity to present himself as a sought-after statesman.…
Putin’s War – Morning Briefing Plus
Hello dear readers, a dramatic week is behind us, a week that will go down in history as a turning point. We have devoted an extensive cover story to this…
Explosions and gunshots in Kiev – the main developments of the night
Kiev President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again addressed the Ukrainian people. (Photo: AP) The fighting for Kiev is gaining intensity: At night, fighting broke out on the outskirts of the…
EU wants to freeze Putin and Lavrov’s personal assets
Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov The Russian president and his minister are sanctioned. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Paris The EU, US and UK sanctions plans are also…
EU wants to freeze Putin and Lavrov’s personal assets
Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov The Russian president and his minister are sanctioned. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Paris The EU, US and UK sanctions plans are also…
Ukrainekrieg: Die Lage am Abend
Düsseldorf Das russische Militär greift weiter die ukrainische Hauptstadt an. Im Laufe des Tages sind nach Angaben des ukrainischen Verteidigungsministeriums die ersten russische Einheiten nach Kiew vorgedrungen. Russische „Saboteure“ hielten…
What strategic interests China has in Ukraine
to show the flag The Chinese embassy in Kiev has asked its compatriots to attach a Chinese flag to their vehicles when driving longer distances in the country. (Photo: AP)…
IAEA sees “no danger” from Chernobyl
reactor According to Ukrainian sources, Russia has captured the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (Photo: dpa) Moscow, Washington As Russian troops advance further into Ukraine’s interior, the former Chernobyl nuclear…
How to invest now with the three-thirds method
Dusseldorf After the initial shock of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prices on the German stock market have climbed significantly again. Handelsblatt stock analyst Ulf Sommer still believes that the…