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12 Germans who got played by Putin

May 5, 2022 4:05 am

There’s no shortage of politicians, business leaders and intellectuals who have appeased Moscow over the years. Here are a few of them.

It’s time Germany abandons its foreign policy la-la land

May 5, 2022 4:00 am

The war in Ukraine has triggered a turnaround by Berlin — but it’s not enough.

Weeks after snub, German president still waiting for call with Zelenskyy

May 3, 2022 9:10 pm

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was turned away in April when he asked to visit Kyiv.

Draghi: EU needs ‘pragmatic federalism,’ more integration

May 3, 2022 6:01 pm

Bloc should ’embrace’ treaty changes if needed, says Italian PM.

Finland and Sweden ‘can count’ on Germany for protection and NATO membership support

May 3, 2022 3:59 pm

Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses support for potential membership bids by both countries.

As China maintains ties with Russia, Europe turns to Japan and India

May 1, 2022 6:00 pm

Tokyo and New Delhi become the EU’s Asian destinations of choice because Beijing is so closely linked to Moscow.

Scholz hits out at critics who oppose sending arms to Ukraine

May 1, 2022 4:32 pm

German chancellor defends middle-ground approach.

British Virgin Islands premier arrested on cocaine-smuggling and money-laundering charges

April 29, 2022 3:38 pm

Officials from the overseas territory have also long been accused of corruption.

Iran nuclear talks freeze amid terrorist label spat — even with deal on the table

April 28, 2022 7:40 pm

The stalemate has made an Iran nuclear deal revival, seen as imminent only a few months back, a distant prospect.

Germany signals more Ukraine support, wavers on defense spending

April 28, 2022 3:44 pm

Opposition lawmakers say Chancellor Olaf Scholz is backtracking on commitment to stick to NATO’s 2 percent spending target.

UK’s Liz Truss: NATO should protect Taiwan too

April 27, 2022 11:00 pm

British foreign secretary also urges Western allies to supply Ukraine with warplanes.

The pope may pray for Putin — but he’s clinging to neutrality on Ukraine

April 27, 2022 4:00 am

The Vatican wants to preserve its potential role as a mediator. Some Western officials are frustrated it won’t just call out Russia.

It’ll take more than tanks to ease Germany’s guilt

April 27, 2022 4:00 am

Since 1945, Germans have been taught only one option — surrender to the Russians.

Germany approves tank sales to Ukraine, bowing to pressure

April 26, 2022 12:50 pm

After hesitating for weeks, Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to mounting pleas from both home and abroad.

Don’t expect Macron’s win to reset UK-France ties

April 25, 2022 7:08 pm

French president’s reelection unlikely to ease long-running tensions over Brexit and more.

Heavy weaponry pours into Ukraine as commanders become more desperate

April 25, 2022 10:55 am

Russian forces are attempting a pincer movement on Ukrainian forces in the Donbas. Will Western artillery, tanks and drones get there in time?

Olaf Scholz cites risk of nuclear war in refusal to send tanks to Ukraine

April 22, 2022 4:54 pm

Chancellor pushes back against demands from Kyiv and coalition partners.

Sweden’s NATO debate enters decisive phase

April 22, 2022 3:22 pm

Leading figures in governing Social Democratic Party begin consultation period.

UK to reopen embassy in Kyiv

April 22, 2022 1:27 pm

Boris Johnson is in India holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pressure grows on Germany’s Scholz to send heavy weapons to Ukraine

April 21, 2022 6:43 pm

Coalition partners and Western allies urge chancellor to step up.

Biden admin weighs reopening US Embassy in Kyiv

April 20, 2022 6:57 pm

US lawmakers are pushing for diplomats to return to Ukraine’s capital. But does the show of support outweigh the risk?

As Russia mounts new offensive, Western allies’ help for Ukraine could be too little, too late

April 20, 2022 4:40 am

Following Biden-led call, leaders make vague offers of assistance.

Boris Johnson tries to lure India toward the West

April 19, 2022 11:20 pm

Uncertainty about India’s position on the war in Ukraine will overshadow the UK prime minister’s trip.

Lonely Anatoly: The Russian ambassador is Washington’s least popular man

April 19, 2022 4:46 pm

Adrift and defiant, Anatoly Antonov walks the halls of an increasingly empty embassy, waiting for someone to call.

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