State of the Union Address
Vladimir Putin will give a state of the nation speech on Thursday. Shortly before the elections and in the middle of a conflict in Transnistria, he provides political guidelines. You can read Putin’s most important statements here. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West about a supposedly “real” threat of nuclear conflict. “Everything that […]
Vladimir Putin delivers State of the Union speech
Vladimir Putin will give a state of the nation speech on Thursday. Shortly before the elections and in the middle of a conflict in Transnistria, he provides political guidelines. You can read Putin’s most important statements here. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West about a supposedly “real” threat of nuclear conflict. The Kremlin […]
Vladimir Putin is lighting up again
Good morning, dear reader, It is rare for regions of one state to ask another country for help. It’s different with Russia: The country is regularly asked for protection when Russian minorities are allegedly threatened somewhere. This was the case in eastern Ukraine, in Georgia – and now in Transnistria. Yesterday, the small self-declared republic […]
The RAF in five chapters
The left-wing extremist Red Army Faction has long since disbanded. However, their terror and its consequences are part of German history – and extend to the present day. The left-wing extremist Red Army Faction (RAF) has terrorized the Federal Republic for around three decades. In April 1998, the terrorist group announced its dissolution. Former members […]
Russia expert Andreas Umland on the successor
After the death of Alexei Navalny, the question in Russia is who can fill the gap in the opposition. In an interview, political scientist Andreas Umland talks about the chances of Navalny’s wife and what surprises him about Putin’s opponents. His wife has already announced that she will continue his work: “I will continue to […]
EU nuclear weapons? That’s why Germany doesn’t have its own nuclear weapons
The Ukraine war has brought fear of nuclear war back to Europe. Trump’s statements inflame them. But how is Germany equipped in this regard? Until the late 1980s, fears of nuclear war were widespread in Europe. Now there are renewed discussions about possible common nuclear weapons for the EU: The SPD’s leading candidate for the […]
Former diplomat Heusgen warns against claims to power
Merkel’s former advisor Christoph Heusgen believes Putin can attack NATO. Denmark warns that Russia could soon be ready. Fears of a possible Russian attack on NATO countries are growing. Now the head of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, has warned of a Russian attack on NATO territory. Angela Merkel’s former advisor bases his concerns […]
Scholz promises further military aid during his US visit
Russia could be capable of a NATO attack sooner than expected. The Russian army has probably taken large parts of the contested Avdiivka. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Scholz sends a clear message to Putin 10:13 p.m.: During his visit to Washington, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) promised […]
Army chief Oleksandr Syrskyj wants to change warfare
Russia could be capable of a NATO attack sooner than expected. The Russian army has probably taken large parts of the contested Avdiivka. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance New Ukrainian army chief wants changes in warfare 11.55 a.m.: The new Ukrainian army chief Oleksandr Syrskyj wants to […]
Putin is calling for hunting abroad
Russian critics of Vladimir Putin and his war of aggression live dangerously. The Kremlin autocrat is increasingly merciless against his opponents at home and abroad. Vladimir Putin has Russia firmly under control. He is running for his third consecutive term in the upcoming presidential election in March. To make this even possible, the Kremlin leader […]
