Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 03:05 White House: Putin “one of the greatest unifiers in NATO” +++

According to the US government, the Russian attack on Ukraine is leading to a closing of ranks within NATO and other western allies. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki has called Putin “one of the greatest unifiers of NATO in modern history.” She added at a press conference: “What you see here is a united Europe, … Read more

How US Republicans pay homage to Vladimir Putin: doomsday scenario for Europe

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

US Republicans pay homage to Vladimir Putin: A nightmare scenario for Europe

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

Republicans pay homage to Vladimir Putin: A nightmare scenario for Europe

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

Ukrainian Forces Repel Russian Attack on Kyiv, Prepare for Next Assault

KYIV, Ukraine—Ukrainian forces and thousands of freshly recruited volunteers regained control of Kyiv’s streets after Russian troops and undercover units in civilian clothes tried to enter the city early Saturday, while Russian airstrikes, airborne landings and armored advances continued throughout the country. On the third day of the war that Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed … Read more

Gregor Gysi expresses understanding for Putin: Markus Lanz shakes his head

Shortly before the Russian attack on Ukraine, left-wing politician Gregor Gysi and FDP man Alexander Graf Lambsdorff discussed the conflict at “Markus Lanz”. Their opinions differed significantly. Russia has fulfilled his month-long threats and the Ukraine attacked militarily early Thursday morning. could Gregory Gysi (left) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (PDF) did not know when they … Read more

Russia crisis in the live ticker: +++ 04:00 reports on explosions near Mariupol +++

As the British “Daily Mail” reports, explosions are said to be heard in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. The city is about 50 kilometers from the border. +++ 03:48 UN chief appeals to Putin: “Keep troops from attacking” +++ UN Secretary-General António Guterres appeals to Moscow before Russia threatens to invade Ukraine. “President Putin, stop … Read more

Russia crisis in the live ticker: +++ 02:56 Blinken expects the invasion of Russia that night +++

According to a media report, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is still assuming a Russian invasion of Ukraine on Thursday night (local time). “Russia will invade Ukraine before the night is over,” Blinken told US broadcaster NBC. He couldn’t give an exact time or place. But he still sees a chance “to avert greater … Read more