Kyiv reports shooting down of a Russian supersonic bomber
Donald Trump calls on Europe to pay more for Ukraine. The G7 foreign ministers are looking for weapons supplies. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Ukraine reports shooting down of Russian supersonic bomber 8:46 a.m.: The Ukrainian army has reported shooting down a Russian fighter jet. A […]
Trump calls for more help from Europe
The Netherlands submits a proposal to supply Kiev with anti-aircraft systems. Russia declares a German foundation an “undesirable organization.” More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Trump calls for more Ukraine aid from Europe 1.15am: Two days before a planned vote in the US House of Representatives on […]
Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran and Beirut
Olaf Scholz warns Israel against retaliation against Iran. The UN reports that the famine in the Gaza Strip is worsening. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran and Beirut 12:07 p.m.: In view of the tense situation in the Middle East, Europe’s largest […]
Iran conflict | Report: Israel wanted retaliation – then Biden intervened
Olaf Scholz warns Israel against retaliation against Iran. The UN reports that the famine in the Gaza Strip is worsening. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Reports: Israel considered quick response to Iranian attack 5:35 a.m.: According to media reports, Israel is considering a quick response to […]
Appeals to Israel and Iran to refrain from violence
The world is worried about a new war in the Middle East. Is Israel responding to Iran’s attack despite warnings? The situation on Israel’s border with Lebanon is also getting worse. The news at a glance. While Israel’s closest allies are urging Israel to refrain from a harsh counter-reaction after the major Iranian attack, the […]
Draft US package includes additional missile systems
The Chancellor is pushing for more arms deliveries. The US Congress wants to vote on new military aid. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Draft: US package contains additional missile systems 11:55 p.m.: The Republican majority leader in the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, wants to […]
News blog | Insider: Ukraine canceled the agreement at the last minute
The Atomic Energy Authority warns of a serious accident at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, there will probably be a showdown in the US Congress. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Report: Ukraine backed out of shipping deal 4:58 a.m.: Ukraine canceled an agreement with Russia […]
US aid to Ukraine: Movement in the US Congress
For months, political power struggles in the US House of Representatives have been slowing down a billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine. Now there could be a vote – but not as planned. With regard to financial aid from the United States to Ukraine, there is movement in the US Parliament after months of standstill. The […]
Middle East News Blog: US Representative: Treat Gaza like Hiroshima
Israel appears to have hit vehicles carrying UN peacekeepers. Israel and the USA probably want to talk about the Rafah offensive after all. Iran hosts a Hamas leader. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Guterres calls for the safety of UN troops 4:05 a.m.: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres […]
War against Ukraine: This is the situation
Ukraine defends itself from waves of Russian attacks. But without new help, her back is against the wall. Poland’s government sees Europe as having arrived in the “pre-war period”. The news at a glance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expecting an offensive by the Russian army in early summer and is therefore once again asking […]
