New York, Düsseldorf During the night of Sunday, fighting in Ukraine, which was attacked by Russia, concentrated on the southern Ukrainian port of Mariupol and the area around the capital Kyiv. Mariupol, besieged by Russian troops, reported dramatic conditions after a failed ceasefire. In addition, the Russian army continued to advance towards Kyiv and other … Read more
The Democrats still govern in Washington. But an event hosted by Trump fans shows that if the Republicans come back to power, dramatic times could dawn for Europe in terms of security policy. What Mitt Romney said last weekend sounded like a desperate cry for help to his own party. The Republican US Senator was … Read more
The Democrats still govern in Washington. But an event hosted by Trump fans shows that if the Republicans come back to power, dramatic times could dawn for Europe in terms of security policy. What Mitt Romney said last weekend sounded like a desperate cry for help to his own party. The Republican US Senator was … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin shocked the world public with his Ukraine speech on Monday. Markus Lanz discussed with his guests what this means in concrete terms. The position of the ex-ARD Moscow correspondent caused some outrage. The Kremlin chief’s recent speech is a cause for concern and requires wise action by the West. All guests … Read more
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 has recognized the self-proclaimed People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as independent states. The Kremlin chief signed a corresponding decree on Monday … Read more
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 more frequent in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbass – and they make a Russian invasion increasingly likely. On Sunday, Ukrainian soldiers and Russian-backed separatists … Read more
Joe Biden The US President exchanged views with allies by telephone in the evening. Photo: Uncredited/The White House/AP/dpa (Photo: dpa) Munich Russia plans to attack Ukraine next week, including the populous capital Kiev, according to US President Joe Biden. Biden said at the White House on Friday that he was “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir … Read more
Olaf Scholz The chancellor is reluctant to utter the words “Freedom Day”. (Photo: AP) Freedom Day is a beautiful word. Especially for people who have experienced a pandemic with masks and sensitive freedom restrictions for two years. The term stands for the hope of a return to normality. But a real Freedom Day like in … Read more