Prince Mohammed bin Salman: A Rising Peacemaker on the Global Stage

2023-08-06 15:52:12 Mohammed bin Salman The Saudi Crown Prince wants to make a name for himself on the stage of international diplomacy. (Photo: via REUTERS) Tel Aviv In order to end the war with Russia, Ukraine must also win over countries in the Global South. Kiev receives support from Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince Mohammed bin … Read more

Ukraine must defend itself with a patchwork army

Ukrainian soldiers with Russian T-72 tanks The Ukrainian army shows a lot of flexibility within its hodgepodge of weapons, but it also has to deploy a lot of personnel. (Photo: AP) Brussels, Berlin, Paris In the first phase of their attack on Ukraine, the Russian armed forces relied on speed – and failed. Now they’re … Read more

“We have to be prepared” – Europe seeks contact with Ukraine refugees

Korczowa, Przemysl Glówny The little boy with his oversized white eight on the dark jumper unerringly reaches into the box and grabs the blue fabric whale. His mother shows him a giraffe and a mouse, but he sticks to his new friend with the confidence of a six-year-old. The mother smiles at him. He shouldn’t … Read more

Germany takes in 2,500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova

foreign minister Annalena Baerbock pledges help to Moldova. (Photo: IMAGO / photothek) Chisinau Germany is working with international partners on an airlift for Ukrainian refugees from Moldova. Such an airlift is “absolutely sensible,” said Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Saturday after meeting her Moldovan counterpart Nicu Popescu in Chisinau. At the same time, she announced … Read more

Deutsche Bank is shutting down its Russian business

Deutsche Bank Relatively low exposure to Russia. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt After severe criticism, Deutsche Bank is now shutting down its business in Russia because of the Ukraine war. Deutsche Bank has substantially reduced its commitment and presence in Russia since 2014, the money house said on Friday night with. “Like some of our international competitors, … Read more

Russian airstrikes from Ukrainian cities – establishment of evacuation corridors remains uncertain

New York The situation for people in many cities in Ukraine is becoming increasingly dramatic 13 days after the Russian invasion. According to the city council, in the port city of Mariupol, which is under Russian siege, “there is no street without broken windows, destroyed apartments or houses.” The city is without electricity, water and … Read more

Russia is openly threatening to stop Nord Stream 1 deliveries

Nord-Stream-Pipeline Russia is the largest oil supplier in Europe. (Photo: AFP) Moscow After the start of the war against Ukraine, Russia openly threatened to stop gas deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in the Baltic Sea for the first time. “We have every right to make a ‘mirror-fair’ decision and to issue an embargo … Read more