war in Ukraine
Confusion about failed Steinmeier visit. The representations differ as to whether Ukraine has officially uninvited the Federal President or not. Without Steinmeier, the heads of state of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland visit the Ukrainian President Zelensky. He praises: The four states would have supported his country from the first day of the war. Russian troops are said to have left many unexploded explosive devices in Ukraine. The flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is severely damaged by an ammunition explosion. To the live blog
Why Steinmeier is so unpopular in Ukraine. The diplomatic affront to the failed visit to Kyiv probably has its history in the Russia policy of today’s Federal President. Steinmeier’s course was too friendly and characterized by too much accommodation. Go to Article (SZ Plus)
OSCE experts list catalog of atrocities. The observers report “signs of systematic attacks against civilians” in Ukraine. The OSCE registers massive human rights violations by Russian forces – but also violations on the Ukrainian side. Go to Article
The once outlawed armaments industry is about to change its image. For decades, German armaments factories were considered a morally questionable niche in German industry. But since Russia invaded Ukraine, attitudes towards the military and weapons have changed. He has noticed that “access to our job exchange” has increased, says the HR manager of a German armaments company. Go to Article (SZ Plus)
Mariupol stands firm. Even if the port city should soon fall to the Russian attackers: As a symbol of the resistance of the Ukraine, Mariupol has long been impregnable. Go to Article
Glossary: What is genocide? The war in Ukraine is also a war of words. An overview with the international lawyer Patrick Kroker. Go to Article (SZ Plus)
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Arrested after subway shooting in New York. According to the authorities, the suspect Frank J. is known to the police – he has already been arrested nine times in different US states. The man must have acted alone. He is to be charged with violating a law that prohibits “terrorist and other violent attacks” on public transport and will appear in court this Thursday. Go to Article
More than 250 dead after heavy rain in South Africa. The storm in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal is considered the worst storm in the country’s history. Many people are still missing. Chaos reigns in the port of Durban, freight containers are lying all over the place. The pictures. To the message in pictures
Coronavirus: seven-day incidence drops to 1015.7 The Robert Koch Institute reports more than 165,000 new infections, around 36,000 fewer than a week earlier. According to a pharmaceutical association, there are more corona vaccine doses available worldwide than can be administered. Corona reports at a glance
Liverpool reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. With an entertaining 3:3 in the second leg against Benfica Lisbon, the Brits ultimately progress unchallenged. Roberto Firmino manages a brace, for the bookmakers the Klopp team is now the top favorite. Go to Article
Archaeologists may find oldest wheel tracks in the world. Archaeologists are convinced that they found the earliest grooves of wagon wheels in Flintbek near Kiel. So far it has been assumed that the wheel was invented in Mesopotamia. His story may now have to be rewritten, at least in part. Go to Article
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Trout on Wheels. An SZ editor has a restaurant recommended in the Czech Republic – and doesn’t quite find what he expected. Three anecdotes from Germany and Europe. Go to Article