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Unrepentant Schroeder exposes German coalition rift over Ukraine

The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats called on former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to quit the party after he defended his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, exposing a rift at the heart of government in Berlin over the Ukraine crisis.

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What will it take for Germany, Europe’s heavyweight, to stand up to Russia?

As the savage war in Ukraine continues, the world expects Germany, Europe’s largest economy and a political heavyweight, to play a central role in the fight to isolate and stop Russia. But how serious is Germany about supporting Ukraine?

Los Angeles Times

French President Macron Reelected: What’s Happening Next?

After winning another five years in the French presidential palace, Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straightaway on domestic and foreign policy - but he will soon face crucial parliamentary elections where he may struggle to keep his majority. Here's a look at what comes next for Macron…

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French President Macron reelected : What's happening next?

After winning reelection, French President Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straight away

The Independent UK

Europe rushes to congratulate Macron after defeating Le Pen in second round vote

World leaders rushed to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his re-election on Sunday in a second round marked by a rise in the far-right vote.

Radio France Internationale

European leaders quick to congratulate France's Macron in EU sigh of relief

European Union leaders were quick to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron on his election victory over his far-right rival on Sunday, reflecting relief that one of the bloc's most pivotal countries had avoided a political shock.

Reuters

Sanctions won't stop Putin — this might

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

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The Observer view on Germany’s response to the war in Ukraine

German timidity is driven by self-interest as much as caution

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy’s economic guru: ‘Germany can survive without Russian oil: I wouldn’t want my country facing the shame’

Exclusive President Zelenskiy’s economic adviser, Oleg Ustenko, tells of his fury at how Europe’s refusal to act is piling more misery on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Germany must support Ukraine without endangering its own security - minister

Germany must do everything in its power to help Ukraine win the war against Russia but without endangering its own security and NATO's defence capability, Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Saturday.

Reuters

Scholz Says Top Priority Is Avoiding NATO Confrontation with Russia

NATO must avoid a direct military confrontation with Russia that could lead to a third world war, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with Der Spiegel when asked about Germany's failure to deliver heavy weapons to Ukraine. Scholz is facing growing criticism at home and abroad for his…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Scholz says top priority is avoiding NATO confrontation with Russia

Reuters

New tanks and artillery bolster Ukraine’s hopes of defeating Russia

Ukraine now has more tanks on the ground than Russia, according to the Pentagon

Axios

Explainer-Why is Germany not sending Ukraine heavy weapons?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing growing criticism at home and abroad for his government's failure to deliver heavy weapons to Ukraine to help it fend off Russian attacks, even as other Western allies step up shipments.

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The Independent UK

European leaders back Macron as French campaign nears end

Just days before France's crucial presidential runoff vote, the center-left leaders of Germany, Spain and Portugal are urging French voters to choose centrist President Emmanuel Macron over far-right nationalist rival Marine Le Pen

The Guardian - UK

German report casts doubt on scale of its weapons support for Ukraine

Claims that only three of 15 types of arms requested now on official list likely to add fuel to diplomatic row

Tribune News Service

Germany to support Ukraine with artillery ammunition, training

Germany will provide Ukraine with ammunition and training for heavy artillery as Chancellor Olaf Scholz comes under pressure to give more support to the effort to fend off Russian forces.

The Independent UK

War in Ukraine is a ‘gold rush’ for Western arms makers, experts say

Ukraine invasion is not the first conflict Western governments have used to showcase weapons to potential buyers, writes Andrew Buncombe

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The Guardian - UK

German foreign minister defends delay in sending armoured vehicles to Ukraine

Berlin will give Ukraine funds to buy weapons as army has run out of hardware, says Annalena Baerbock

France 24

Civilians still trapped as Mariupol evacuation fails, says Ukraine deputy PM

About 1,000 civilians remain trapped at a steel plant where Ukrainian forces are making their last stand in the besieged city of Mariupol, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday. Ukraine blamed Russian forces for failing to respect a temporary ceasefire. Follow the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog.…

Al Jazeera

US, European allies pledge weapons for Kyiv amid Russian advance

US, Germany and UK promise military support for Ukraine as Russian offensive in eastern Donbas region escalates.

Reuters

Scholz defends Germany's commitment to secure Ukraine arms amid growing criticism

Germany will continue to support Ukraine militarily although it has practically maxed-out the weapons it can deliver from its own stocks and is instead working with its armaments industry and other nations to send more, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Nato should talk less and do more, or Ukraine will be torn apart, bit by bit

Britain’s ‘lion in Kyiv’ can roar all he likes but the tragedy will not end until the west swaps gesture politics for real action

Tribune News Service

Germany’s Scholz accused of slow-walking Ukraine weapon supplies

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces intense pressure from members of his ruling coalition to step up deliveries of heavy weapons such as tanks and fighter jets to help Ukraine fight Russian troops.

The Guardian - UK

German chancellor ‘stalling on heavy weaponry to Ukraine’

Coalition partners accuse Olaf Scholz of failing to live up to promise as major Russian offensive looms

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