E.U. Leaders Agree to ‘Immediate’ Ban on ‘More Than Two-Thirds’ of Russian Oil Imports
The bloc has overcome objections to a long-stalled plan to impose an oil embargo on Russia. The E.U. has also agreed to remove Sberbank from the SWIFT payment system.
Blinken Warns China Threat Greater Than Russia Long Term
Whilst Russia represents an immediate threat, the long-term one China poses to the global order is more serious, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
Afghanistan: Women TV Presenters Cover Faces One Day After Defying Edict
The Taliban has made face veils mandatory for all Afghan women appearing in public, including those on television. This edict was ignored by presenters on Saturday, but they relented a day later.
EU Unveils €300 Billion Plan to Reduce its Energy Dependency on Russia
The European Union plans to invest up to €300 billion to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, the European Commission announced.
Putin Losing Confidence in Ukraine War, Former Russian PM Says
Mikhail Kasyanov, who served as prime minister under Vladimir Putin in the early 2000s, told DW he believed that the Russian president had "already started to realize that he's losing this war."
Russia: Vladimir Putin Defends Ukraine War in Victory Day Speech
The war in Ukraine overshadows Moscow's annual celebration of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Following the huge military parade, the Russian president has claimed Russia is defending the "Motherland" in Donbas.
Germany Ready to Support E.U. Ban on Russian Oil
The oil embargo could be upheld for years, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said. Her Green ally Robert Habeck said complete independence from Russian oil was possible by late summer.
Russian Missile Attack Claims Civilian Lives in Odesa
For the very first time, Russian missile attacks have killed civilians in Ukraine's port city of Odesa. Russian officials have not, however, acknowledged any civilian deaths.
E.U. to Propose Ban on Russian Coal
The European Union on Tuesday was set to propose an end to all coal imports from Russia, as…
Will Germany Spend Big on an Israeli Missile Defense Shield?
One item of military hardware on Germany’s shopping list may be robust missile defense. Advocates point to Israel's success with Arrow 3 or Iron Dome systems. Critics say they would not work to deter a Russian attack.