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British sanctions on Belarus

British sanctions on Belarus British sanctions on Belarus

“No one and nothing can be hidden” was the statement of Foreign Minister Liz Trash, which yesterday targeted four Belarusian individuals and two state-owned military companies. The arrows of the United Kingdom are also aimed at Belarus. According to the British side, President Lukashenko has contributed, supported and facilitated Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The first […]

German press: Ukraine promises incentives to Russian troops if surrendered

German press: Ukraine promises incentives to Russian troops if surrendered German press: Ukraine promises incentives to Russian troops if surrendered

The motives that Ukraine promises to Russian soldiers if they surrender and Erdogan’s refusal to take an open position for or against Russia in the pages of the German press. “Moscow’s idea to baptize its liberators did not work. And now the Ukrainians are giving Russian soldiers financial incentives to surrender,” the magazine wrote on […]

Joe Biden: ‘Putin will pay a high price’

Joe Biden: ‘Putin will pay a high price’ Joe Biden: ‘Putin will pay a high price’

The war in Ukraine, but also the economy dominated the speech of US President Joe Biden “on the state of the nation” in Congress. It was Joe Biden’s first speech “on the state of the nation.” The appearance of the American president in the Congress caused applause, not only from the Democrat deputies, but also […]

There is room for Ukrainian refugees in Germany

There is room for Ukrainian refugees in Germany There is room for Ukrainian refugees in Germany

Germany has accepted the first few thousand refugees from Ukraine, although a massive influx of refugees is not expected. The German states, however, are on standby. At a time when war is raging in Ukraine and while the number of people who have already left the country is estimated by the UN at hundreds of […]

German-language press: The strategic value of the Bosphorus and the role of Turkey

German-language press: The strategic value of the Bosphorus and the role of Turkey German-language press: The strategic value of the Bosphorus and the role of Turkey

The German-language press refers to Turkey’s decision to close the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. A look back at a complex historical issue. “Turkey closes Bosphorus for Russian navy” is the title of the Swiss New Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ)“The Turkish Straits are the only passage from the Black Sea to the high seas and are therefore […]

The war in Ukraine is testing Sino-Russian relations

The war in Ukraine is testing Sino-Russian relations The war in Ukraine is testing Sino-Russian relations

Many are wondering if China will help Russia deal with the effects of sanctions. How close are Beijing-Moscow relations really? In early February, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Shortly after the end of the top winter sports event, the invasion of Ukraine […]

Ankara implements the Montreux Treaty

Ankara implements the Montreux Treaty Ankara implements the Montreux Treaty

Ankara made it clear late last night that it would implement the Montreux Treaty, which allows it to ban warships to and from the Black Sea. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt ÇavuÅŸoλουlu said coastal and non-coastal countries had been warned not to request transit. He revealed that Russia has so far been scrutinizing whether Turkey will […]

And Georgia is asking for Europe’s support

And Georgia is asking for Europe’s support And Georgia is asking for Europe’s support

Another diplomatic front opens for Putin: The Georgian president is visiting Paris asking for support for Ukraine and its country. Georgia’s 2018 President Salome Zurabishvili arrived in Paris today, the crucial day for the negotiations on the Ukrainian crisis. In the afternoon, he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is also President of […]

Portraits of young Ukrainian heroes – Zelensky and Klitschko – in the German press

Portraits of young Ukrainian heroes – Zelensky and Klitschko – in the German press Portraits of young Ukrainian heroes – Zelensky and Klitschko – in the German press

The German press focuses on Germany’s radical shift in defense and foreign policy. Also portraits of young Ukrainian heroes: Zelensky and Klitschko. The speech of the German Chancellor Olaf Soltz at the extraordinary session of the German parliament, which marks the end of an era for the constant German policy of not sending weapons to […]

Peace marches instead of Carnival parades

Peace marches instead of Carnival parades Peace marches instead of Carnival parades

After yesterday’s mass anti-war demonstration for Ukraine in Berlin, many of the traditional Carnival parades are being turned into peace marches. As the war in Ukraine rages after the Russian invasion, more and more ordinary citizens in many European cities are taking to the streets to demonstrate peacefully against the war. So in Germany. “Stop […]