Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced the formation of the Ukraine Contact Group, with more than 40 member nations, to coordinate military and humanitarian assistance.
Tag: Germany
How the Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder Became Putin’s Man in Germany
Gerhard Schröder, who is paid almost $1 million a year by Russian-controlled energy companies, has become a pariah. But he is also a symbol of Germany’s Russia policy.
Calls to Give Heavy Weapons to Ukraine Divide Germany’s Government
Weeks after Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a paradigm shift in military strategy, his government is struggling to balance domestic politics, how to help Ukraine and anxiety over provoking Russia.
A reporter covering the war reflects on the legacy of the Holocaust.
In eastern Poland, perceptions of Russia and Ukraine are shaped by a traumatic past.
Europe Reluctantly Readies Russian Oil Embargo
Officials are drafting a phased import ban on Russian oil products, but the measure won’t be floated until after the second round of the French elections at the earliest.
How One German State Beat the Odds on Covid Vaccinations
Bremen — Germany’s smallest state — managed its vaccination campaign better than any other place in Germany. It succeeded by activating community networks.
Ukraine War Pushes Germans to Change. They Are Wavering.
In just six weeks since Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a strategic shift for his country, already doubts are emerging about how real and deep it is.
Intercepted Russian Radio Traffic Said to Discuss Killings of Ukranian Civilians
The report adds to evidence of indiscriminate killings by Russian forces. It could not be confirmed whether the radio transmissions collected by German intelligence were from Bucha or another place near the capital, an official said.
Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
Dangerously dependent on Russian gas, Germany is still refusing to cut off President Putin, whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million a day.
The Transfixing Beauty of Starling Murmurations
Each spring and autumn, the skies in southern Denmark come to life with the swirling displays of hundreds of thousands of starlings, an event known locally as “sort sol.”