Challenges for the anniversary – Ukraine war and Trump
Russia threatens NATO’s eastern flank, Donald Trump threatens the cohesion of the Western defense alliance. NATO faces challenges on its 75th anniversary. Political scientist Carlo Masala assesses the situation. NATO has been described as “brain dead”, “superfluous” and “outdated”. But the Western defense alliance continues to exist – and faces dramatic challenges on its 75th […]
NATO ground troops in the Ukraine war? Macron breaks Scholz’s red line
French President Emmanuel Macron does not rule out sending Western ground troops to Ukraine. Germany is outraged, Russia is talking about a war with NATO. But what’s really behind it? The bang came shortly before midnight on Monday. Previously, 20 heads of state and government had discussed for many hours in Paris about further support […]
Carlo Masala on the second anniversary of the war of aggression
Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian invasion for a good two years. Military expert Carlo Masala explains in a t-online interview where the situation is particularly critical and why there are doubts about Russia’s staying power. On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin gave the order to invade Ukraine. Since then, the Ukrainian armed […]
Candidacy for chancellor in the CDU: This is what Merz’s competitor says
Who will be the CDU’s candidate for chancellor? According to Schleswig-Holstein’s Prime Minister Daniel Günther, the question will not be decided between two men. “Someone has to initiate it,” challenged Sandra Maischberger Daniel Günther (CDU) during the AfD ban process. The Prime Minister of Schleswig-Holstein initially appeared cautious on the ARD talk show on Tuesday […]
“That time is very, very long gone”
Who will be the CDU’s candidate for chancellor? According to Schleswig-Holstein’s Prime Minister Daniel Günther, the question will not be decided between two men. “Someone has to initiate it,” challenged Sandra Maischberger Daniel Günther (CDU) during the AfD ban process. The Prime Minister of Schleswig-Holstein initially appeared cautious about the topic on the ARD talk […]
“Hard but fair” | Gerhart Baum on Netanyahu: This guy has to go
Hamas terror, war in Ukraine and a government crisis in Germany: The last “Hard but Fair” broadcast in 2023 looked back on the year. At the beginning of the program (title: “2023 – a year that teaches us to fear”), the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israel as well as Israel’s military reaction were discussed […]
“Ukraine is glossing over the course of the war”: military expert Masala
The war in Ukraine is gradually turning into trench warfare. Has the war reached a turning point? Expert Carlo Masala assesses the situation. The fronts in the Ukraine war are gradually coming to a standstill. Territorial gains on both sides are only sporadic. The war has become a war of attrition – this is also […]
“Are we waging war on five-year-old children?”
The left-wing US politician Bernie Sanders warns Israel of civilian casualties. Everything must be done to protect children in the Gaza Strip, he demanded. “Are we waging war against five-year-old children? Hopefully not,” said Bernie Sanders in an interview with ARD journalist Sandra Maischberger. The left-wing US senator has called on the Israeli government to […]
Russia & Germany | Expert: “Putin just has to wave nuclear weapons”
Russia continues to wage war on Ukraine, and in the Middle East, Hamas has brought terror to Israel. Is Germany well prepared for such crises? Expert Carlo Masala has doubts. The shocks are becoming more numerous: Russia continues to wage war on Ukraine, and the terrorist organization Hamas is attacking Israel in the Middle East. […]
UN initiative – expert warns of Russia: “catastrophic”
Military expert Carlo Masala sees good chances for Ukraine to achieve decisive success. However, one thing worries him greatly. In recent days, according to independent observers, Ukrainian troops have apparently made further progress in their efforts to liberate the areas in the south of the country that Russia has occupied in violation of international law. […]
