war against Ukraine Von der Leyen proposes new EU sanctions against Russia EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. photo © Virginia Mayo/AP/dpa Sham referendums, partial mobilization, nuclear threats - Russia is escalating the war against Ukraine. The EU wants to counteract this with new sanctions. The head of the commission presents a package. The EU Commission has presented a proposal for another package of sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. The package contains, among other things, the...
Separatists want to be taken in by Russia quickly +++ Putin praises nuclear industry +++ Ukrainian ESC takes place in Liverpool or Glasgow +++ The news about Russia's war in Ukraine in star-Live blog.Despite the sham referendums held by Russian occupiers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the recapture of affected areas of his country. "This farce in the occupied territories cannot even be described as an imitation of referendums," he said in his video address. "We move forward and...
war against Ukraine Duma decides on annexations earlier this week A man casts his ballot in Luhansk under the surveillance of a gunman. photo © Uncredited/AP/dpa At the beginning of next week, the Russian parliament wants to deal with the results of the sham referendums - unless President Putin comes before the Duma. After the sham referendums in four occupied areas in eastern and southern Ukraine, the further roadmap for the planned illegal annexation by Russia is emerging. The two...
Nord Stream gas leak Latvia: New phase of hybrid war Latvia's Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics. photo © Mindaugas Kulbis/AP/dpa The Latvian Foreign Minister classifies the Nord Stream leaks as a serious security and environmental incident and finds disturbing words. Latvia's foreign minister has condemned the "premeditated attacks" on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. "The sabotage of the Nord Stream I and II pipelines must be classified as the most serious security and environmental incident in...
Russian invasion War against Ukraine: That's the situation People walk past an advertisement reading 'Forever with Russia' in Luhansk. photo © Uncredited/AP/dpa After bogus referendums in occupied Ukrainian territories about joining Russia, Moscow is talking of a great success. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy counters. The developments at a glance. Despite the sham referendums held by Russian occupiers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the recapture of affected areas of his country. "This farce in the occupied territories cannot even be described...
war in Ukraine Scholz: "Putin lines up mistakes after mistakes" Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticizes Putin's actions in the war against Ukraine. photo © Michael Kappeler/dpa The Chancellor stressed that Germany would not accept the result of the mock referendums in Ukraine. Scholz considers the partial mobilization ordered by Putin to be a mistake. According to Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), the votes in the occupied areas of Ukraine make no difference for Germany. "We will not accept the results of these...
Is Kremlin chief Putin closing the borders to prevent the mass flight of Russians from a war in Ukraine? The panic in the giant empire is great that everything could soon be tight. Tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of Russians are fleeing Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization for the war in Ukraine. They, often simple citizens, don't want to die on a battlefield in another country - don't shoot at Ukrainian brothers, don't end up first as "cannon...
According to Chancellor Scholz, Russian President Putin is making numerous mistakes in the war against Ukraine. The Taliban say they have signed a preliminary trade agreement with Russia. Developments in the live blog. 1:11 am Scholz: Putin is lining up mistakes after mistakes According to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the votes in the occupied areas of Ukraine make no difference for Germany. "We will not accept the results of these bogus referendums and will continue to support Ukraine with undiminished strength,"...
Speculations about sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines +++ Merz apologizes for "social tourism" +++ The news about Russia's war in Ukraine in star-Live blog.In the Russian-held areas of Ukraine, the last day of mock referendums on joining Russia is underway. Ukraine and the West see the compulsory voting as a violation of international law. It is expected that the areas will be annexed and possibly declared Russian territory by Putin this Friday – with possibly far-reaching consequences for the conduct...
FAQ Status: 09/27/2022 5:48 p.m After partial mobilization in Russia, deserters face harsh penalties. More and more politicians are now demanding the admission of Russians who do not want to fight in Ukraine. But is it that easy? By Kerstin Anabah, ARD legal department Can anyone who doesn't want to fight get asylum in Germany? German law implements a European directive. According to this, a conscientious objector has a right to asylum under certain conditions. In principle, the following applies:...
