The most important news about the Ukraine war
Kyiv rejects Russian ultimatum for Mariupol. Rather, the Ukrainian leadership is demanding that the Russian military open a humanitarian corridor. Russia had insisted on capitulating the embattled port city on the Azov Sea. To the live blog
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: “Europe is in danger”. Fighter jets for Ukraine and 500 million euros for weapons: This increases the sum with which the EU countries are helping Ukraine with arms deliveries to almost one billion euros. These are steps and dimensions that were unimaginable for the “peace power” EU before the Russian war of aggression. Some diplomats praise the Spaniard as a driving force and sharp analyst. Others call it a bug machine. To the article (SZ Plus)
Why China could benefit geopolitically from the Ukraine crisis. Beijing has been buying large quantities of grain for a long time. If wheat and other staple food prices continue to rise, Beijing could soon take advantage of the Ukraine crisis geopolitically. It is to be expected that prices will rise, after all Russia and Ukraine are among the largest grain exporters in the world. To the article (SZ Plus)
Opinion: Habeck has yet to find the right tone. Federal Minister of Economics Habeck is negotiating with authoritarian states such as Qatar to ensure Germany’s energy supply. At least he shouldn’t sugarcoat that. Go to Article
What is important today
Nationwide seven-day incidence is rising again. After the value had fallen for the first time in a long time the day before, it is now 1714. The Robert Koch Institute reports 92,314 new corona infections. Go to Article
New Vatican constitution opens important offices to women. The Apostolic Constitution now provides that women can hold posts up to the very top of most posts in the Vatican government if they are Catholic, devout and fit for the job. The offices for bishops and for the clergy are still excluded. Go to Article
Why Spain is suddenly on Morocco’s side in the Western Sahara conflict. So far, Spain has remained neutral on the question of whether Morocco can make Western Sahara, which it occupies, its national territory. With his new position, Prime Minister Sánchez is also creating new conflicts. His coalition partner, the left-wing populist Unidas Podemos, speaks of a breach of the coalition pact and compares the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara with the Russian annexation of Crimea. Go to Article
Collective bargaining dispute in the day care centers: “We are not bad employers”. Educators and social workers want more money and days off. The chief negotiator for the municipalities, Karin Welge, says: This is not possible, especially in times of war. Go to Article
best things
Brennifer – helps with lovesickness. Jennifer is in Paris, Brad is in Paris – and the heartfelt press believes in a love comeback again. It is said that hope dies last. Or never. Go to Article