With Russia struggling on the battlefield, Vladimir V. Putin presided over a scaled-down celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, while using it to repeat false claims about Ukraine.
Tag: Scholz, Olaf (1958- )
Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has now made the snooping difficult to ignore.
Germany Deems Youth Wing of Far-Right Party an Extremist Group
The party, Alternative for Germany, has been accused of radicalizing in recent years. Its youth wing is a threat to German democracy, the country’s domestic spy agency now says.
A Problem for Ukraine: Countries Like Brazil Won’t Sell It Arms
Ukraine wants to buy weapons from Brazil, but the South American giant has repeatedly declined. Instead, it is offering to broker peace.
Intelligence Suggests Pro-Ukrainian Group Sabotaged Pipelines, U.S. Officials Say
New intelligence reporting amounts to the first significant known lead about who was responsible for the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that carried natural gas from Russia to Europe.
Biden and Germany’s Scholz Meet Amid Concerns Over Ukraine and China
President Biden said he and Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, would work in “lock step” to provide military support to Ukraine.
Germany’s Scholz Visits Washington Amid Worries Over Ukraine War
Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives Friday for a quiet working visit with President Biden, sparking speculation that they will discuss tough questions on how to end the war.
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Vexes Europe by Playing Nice, Mostly
Some still fear an authoritarian turn, but Giorgia Meloni has surprised many by showing a pragmatic streak since coming to power. Now Europe is not sure what to do.
Repeat Election in Berlin Speaks to the ‘Chaos’ Many Residents Feel
The do-over vote on Sunday is only the tip of the iceberg for a city some see as in crisis: short on housing, schools and efficient governance.