Browsing Tag
Ukraine
1234 posts
Heating Bills 43% Above Pre‑Crisis, Energy Costs Up 21% After Four Years of Ukraine Conflict
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, households still spend roughly 21 % more on energy than they…
Merz says Ukraine war unlikely to end until one side exhausted militarily or economically
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he sees little chance that the war in Ukraine will end quickly through…
Melnyk Skeptical of Russia’s Willingness to Pursue Peace in Ukraine
Despite the Ukraine talks in Geneva, the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Andriy Melnyk, believes that Russia…
Melnyk and Kiesewetter Demand Concrete Ukraine Commitments at Munich Security Conference
Kyiv’s UN ambassador Andrij Melnyk and CDU foreign‑policy spokesman Roderich Kiesewetter sharply criticized the absence of concrete commitments toward Ukraine…
Ukraine Partners Announce Fresh Energy Assistance at Berlin-Format Summit Near Munich Security Conference
At a gathering of Ukraine partners held in the so‑called Berlin format on the sidelines of the Munich…
Merz Skips Ukraine Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Trip
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, will not make a personal stop at the Ukraine‑Russia peace talks that will take…
Ukraine Energy Grid in Crisis After Russian Nighttime Air Strikes Expert Warns
Ukrainian energy expert Oleksandr Kharchenko described the state of the country’s energy infrastructure after the latest Russian air…
Hardt Warns Russia Is Using Ukraine Talks To Buy Time While Attacking Kyiv Energy Infrastructure
Foreign ministers of the governing coalition warned that the next round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi among…
Russia Escalates Drone and Rocket Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
A day before the scheduled peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian government reported another intensive series of…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
Ukraine Russia Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi Wednesday
The direct talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will resume only on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Selesnicki…
SPD Puts Direct Talks With Kremlin on Table Amid Ukraine War Stalemate
Against the backdrop of talks about Ukraine’s future and the devastating effects of power and heating outages, SPD…
Ukraine Talks Reveal Greens Demand Stronger European Pressure on Putin and Robust Support for Ukraine
After the preliminary conclusion of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States, the Greens urged European leaders…
Laschet Urges Europe to Talk with Russia as Abu Dhabi Talks Offer Hope for Ukraine Peace
Armin Laschet, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag and a member of the CDU,…
Aid Cuts Risk Ukraine Refugee Integration
The German government’s planned reduction in support for Ukrainian refugees is drawing sharp criticism from economists and integration…
Ukraine Duo Accused of Russian Espionage
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against two Ukrainian nationals before the State Protection Senate of…
Greens Signal Bundeswehr Ukraine Aid
Germany’s Green Party leadership is signaling a potential shift in Berlin’s stance regarding military involvement in Ukraine, sparking…
Soldiers in Ukraine Possible Says Laschet
The possibility of deploying German troops to Ukraine is gaining traction within conservative circles, with prominent CDU foreign…
Germany Debates Bundeswehr Ukraine Deployment
Significant political opposition is mounting within Germany regarding the potential deployment of German troops to Ukraine, raising questions…
Germany Debates Ukraine Mission Support
Parliamentary Approval for Potential Bundeswehr Deployment in Ukraine Remains Uncertain The prospect of a German military deployment as…
Germany Rules Out Troops for Ukraine
Navigating Ambiguity: Germany Stops Short of Direct Troop Deployment to Ukraine Despite Security Pledges Following a summit in…
Germany Urges Healthcare Overhaul Amid Ukraine Conflict
Germany’s healthcare system remains critically unprepared for a large-scale conflict, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine…
Germany Hints at Troops for Ukraine Ceasefire
Germany has signaled a potential shift in its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, with Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
Germany Considers Ukraine Peacekeeper Role
The possibility of German military involvement in a multinational peacekeeping force deployed to Ukraine remains a subject of…
Ukraine Claims Peace Deal Nears
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent New Year address has injected a cautious note of optimism into the ongoing conflict…
EU Readies New Sanctions Ahead of Ukraine Anniversary
European Union member states are reportedly preparing a sweeping 20th sanctions package targeting Russia, slated for implementation on…
Germany Urges More Ukraine Aid
The recent US-Ukrainian summit in Mar-a-Lago has underscored a stark disparity in approaches to achieving peace in Ukraine,…
Merz Sees Hope in Ukraine Talks
The German government has adopted a notably cautious stance following recent Ukraine negotiations held in Florida, tempering the…
German Lawmaker Urges Stronger Ukraine Aid
A leading German parliamentarian is urging continued, robust support for Ukraine, arguing that unwavering Western resolve is the…
Trump Sets No End Date For Ukraine War
The former US President Donald Trump has refrained from setting a definitive timeline for the conclusion of the…
Wagenknecht Accuses EU of Ignoring Ukraine Reality
A contentious debate is erupting in Germany as preparations for potential peace talks between US President Donald Trump…
Germany Urges Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine
Ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida, a significant…
German Troops in Ukraine Require NATO Approval
A simmering debate is erupting within German political circles regarding the potential deployment of German troops to secure…
Weber Backs German Troops for Ukraine Peacekeeping
The European People’s Party (EPP) leader Manfred Weber has ignited a fresh debate within the European Union, advocating…
Germany Pushes for Firms Role in Ukraine Rebuilding
The German government is facing increasing pressure to ensure greater involvement of German businesses in the reconstruction of…
Germany Considers Ukraine Peace Force Role
Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has cautioned against premature speculation regarding potential German military involvement in a peacekeeping…
Ukraine Peace Deal Unlikely Says German Politician
A senior figure within Germany’s largest center-right opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has cast significant doubt on…
Ukraine Peace Talks Spark Cautious Hope
Cautious Optimism and Political Realities Shape Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida The prospects for Ukraine’s success in upcoming…
Weber Champions EU Ukraine Decisions
The European People’s Party’s (EPP) leader, Manfred Weber, staunchly defended the outcomes of the recent EU summit regarding…
Merz Defends EU Ukraine Deal
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), staunchly defended the agreement reached at the…
Ukraine Aid Deal Stands Firm
The German government is staunchly defending the compromise reached at the recent EU summit concerning the handling of…
Ukraine Aid Deal Faces Debt Concerns
The recent EU summit has yielded a compromise that, while lauded by some, is drawing scrutiny and accusations…
EU Reaches Ukraine Funding Deal
Following a protracted night of negotiations, European Union leaders have reached a compromise to provide Ukraine with a…
Bolton Urges Ukraine No Concessions
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has issued a stark warning to Ukraine regarding potential peace negotiations…
Söder Opposes Conscripts in Ukraine Mission
Growing unease is emerging within German political circles regarding potential deployment strategies for conscripted personnel, particularly in the…
Ukraine Suspect Held Was Elite Soldier
The revelation that a Ukrainian national detained in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline explosions was, at the…
Ukraine Seeks Firm EU Aid Pledge
Kyiv’s leadership delivered a stark plea for decisive financial support during a critical juncture at the European Union…
Weber Urges EU to Unlock Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Pressure mounts on EU leaders to seize and repurpose Russian assets frozen within the bloc, a move championed…
Merz Highlights New Ukraine Diplomacy
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a shift in emphasis within German policy…
Germany Defends Berlin Ukraine Summit Focus
The German government staunchly defended the policy paper outlining the conclusions of the Berlin Ukraine summit, dismissing criticisms…
Ukraine Trip Sparks EU Parliament Dispute
A simmering dispute within the European Parliament threatens to derail a planned delegation to Ukraine, exposing deep divisions…
Ukraine Peace Deal Still Distant
A protracted period of conflict appears likely to continue in Ukraine, despite recent diplomatic progress involving the United…
German Official Voices Doubt on Ukraine Troops
Following a series of consultations in Berlin concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, German Vice-Chancellor and SPD leader…
Ukraine Aid Law Urged
The German parliament’s budget committee chair, Lisa Paus of the Green Party, is advocating for a dedicated federal…
Left Party Urges UN Peacekeepers for Ukraine
The recent Ukraine peace summit in Berlin has ignited debate, particularly regarding the proposed deployment of European troops…
Cautious Optimism Follows Ukraine Talks
The German Green Party has voiced cautious reservations regarding the recently concluded Ukraine negotiations in Berlin, issuing a…
Germany Cautious on Ukraine Troop Deployment
Amid growing international discussions regarding potential security arrangements for a future Ukrainian peace settlement, a leading voice within…
Berlin Summit Signals Progress Ukraine Conflict
The recent Ukraine summit in Berlin represents a symbolic step forward in aligning the positions of Ukraine, European…
EU Lawmaker Urges Swift Ukraine Aid
European Parliament’s Defence Committee Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann has issued a stark warning to the EU Council in Brussels,…
Greens Back Ukraine Loan Using Frozen Assets
The German Green Party’s parliamentary group leader, Irene Mihalic, has indicated strong support for a mechanism allowing Ukraine…
Ukraine Talks Aim for Unified Western Front
Berlin’s upcoming Ukraine talks are positioned as a crucial moment for forging a more unified transatlantic front, according…
Ukraine Talks See Encouraging Steps
A joint statement released Monday by a coalition of European and international political leaders signaled a significant shift…
Germany Boosts Arms Partnership With Ukraine
Germany and Ukraine are poised to significantly deepen their arms industry collaboration, a move framed by Berlin as…
Germany Supports Ukraine Talks
Berlin is positioning itself as a key facilitator in ongoing Ukraine negotiations, a role underscored by government officials…
Merz Leads Ukraine Talks A Key Signal
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction leader, Matthias Miersch, has lauded Chancellor Scholz’s recent efforts to initiate…
Merz Faces Ukraine Talks Test
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU faces a significant political challenge in upcoming Ukraine negotiations centered on a…
Germany Eyes Unified Ukraine Talks
German officials are cautiously optimistic about ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, emphasizing the critical need for unified international…
Germany Confirms Continued Ukraine Aid
Berlin reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine despite corruption concerns, signaling a complex balancing act between security assistance and…
Soldier Defects to Ukraine Investigation Launched
A Bundeswehr officer candidate is under investigation for desertion after reportedly absconding to Ukraine, raising serious questions about…
Merz Urges EU Role in Ukraine Peace Talks
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is intensifying calls for European involvement in the ongoing…
Ukraine Talks Stalled No Real Progress
The current diplomatic efforts surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are falling short of establishing a genuine negotiation…
Europe Talks Ukraine With Trump
A transatlantic and European leadership quartet convened via teleconference on Wednesday, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President…
Ukraine Decides Election Timing
Berlin – The German government maintains that the timing and feasibility of potential elections in Ukraine remain solely…
Europe Debates Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Ahead of a high-profile gathering in London bringing together Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, alongside Ukrainian…
Baerbock Condemns Territorial Concessions in Ukraine
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, has issued a stark warning against any peace…
Europe Urged to Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
The ongoing negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding the conflict in Ukraine are highlighting a growing…
Ukraine War End Not Seen Soon
A recent survey by the German polling institute Infratest dimap reveals a shifting public sentiment regarding the trajectory…
Europe Urges China to Mediate Ukraine Talks
A growing chorus within Germany’s left-wing political landscape is calling for a radical shift in approach to the…
Ukraine Demands Sole Decision-Making Power
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), asserted a firm stance regarding future negotiations…
Merz Backs Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
The call for utilizing frozen Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine has intensified, spearheaded by CDU leader…
Ukraine Aid Plan Unveiled
The European Commission unveiled two proposals on Wednesday aiming to secure Ukraine’s financial stability over the next two…
Ukraine Trip Off After AfD Controversy
The European Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee (SEDE) abruptly cancelled a planned visit to Ukraine following objections to…
Ukraine Seeks Stronger Western Support
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksij Makejew, has publicly criticized the West’s approach to potential peace negotiations with Russia,…
Ukraine Peace Could Require Public Vote
Acknowledging the potential for a negotiated end to the conflict in Ukraine necessitates confronting uncomfortable realities, according to…
Ukraine Talks Unlikely to Weaken
Berlin – Despite a burgeoning corruption scandal that has directly implicated figures close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the…
Ukraine Aide Resigns After Raid
The abrupt resignation of Andriy Yermak, a key advisor and arguably the second most powerful figure in Ukraine,…
Germany Estonia Discuss Ukraine War Impacts
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU underscored the escalating security concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict…
Ukraine War Talks Show Promise
Negotiations surrounding a potential end to the conflict in Ukraine are reportedly making “solid and encouraging progress” according…
Ukraine Russia Talks Continue Uncertain Future
Negotiations surrounding the potential conclusion of the war in Ukraine remain shrouded in complexity, with significant details largely…
Ukraine Groups Reject Proposed Peace Plan
The Alliance of Ukrainian Organizations in Germany has issued a sharp rebuke of a recently proposed 28-point plan…
Ukraine Peace Talks Need Wider Involvement
The potential for meaningful progress in Ukraine peace negotiations hinges on broadening the scope of involvement beyond current…
US Ukraine Diplomacy Faces Union Scrutiny
The evolving US approach to Ukrainian peace negotiations, particularly under the potential return of Donald Trump, is generating…
Europe Steps Up Ukraine Aid Amid US Uncertainty
The escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Ukraine are prompting a stark divergence in transatlantic approaches, with prominent German politician…
Germany Convenes Security Council Over Ukraine
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, convened an emergency session of the National Security Council late Saturday,…
Ukraine Peace Needs European Backing
Discordant Voices Emerge as Allies Question US Peace Plan for Ukraine A wave of dissent is rippling through…
Trump’s Ukraine Plan Faces Fierce Backlash
A prominent German parliamentarian has launched a scathing critique of a 28-point proposal attributed to the United States…
Trump Sets Deadline Ukraine Faces Tough Choice
accede to a 28-point plan outlining significant territorial concessions to Russia, substantial military restrictions and an immediate cessation…
Merkel Successor Speaks Ukraine Support
A transatlantic and European leadership coalition, spearheaded by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK…
Merz Cancels School Visit Amid Ukraine Focus
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s scheduled appearance at a Berlin primary school was abruptly cancelled Friday, prompting a…
Ukraine Child Crisis Intensifies Ahead of Winter
The onset of winter in Ukraine is rapidly exacerbating the already precarious situation for children and adolescents, according…