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dwindling supplies

Berlin Blasts ‘Political Decision’ in Gazprom’s Gas Squeeze

Gazprom blamed the cut on "repair" work on compressor units by German company Siemens, but Berlin slapped down the excuse.

'lost momentum'

NATO Assures Ukraine of Open-Ended Military Support Against Russia

Western intelligence predicted Russia's campaign in eastern Ukraine would stall amid heavy losses and fierce resistance.

Germany to Send Weapons to Ukraine in Policy Reversal

Berlin is opening up its Bundeswehr store, pledging to transfer 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 "Stinger" class surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine.

mounting crisis

Biden, Putin Discuss Ukraine as Kremlin Slams 'Provocations'

U.S. President Joe Biden to speak to Vladimir Putin on Saturday after the United States warned a Russian invasion could begin in days.

'all diplomatic efforts'

Western Allies Vow ‘Swift, Deep Sanctions’ if Russia Invades Ukraine

Western leaders vowed to take action against Moscow should Russia march on Ukraine, as Washington warned that a Russian invasion could be just days away...

Merkel-Putin Era Ends: Dogs, Flowers and Tart Ripostes

Despite their bitter differences, the pair have managed to keep talking through Merkel's 16 years in office.

Navalny Poisoning

France, Germany Seek Russia Sanctions Over Navalny Poisoning

Alexei Navalny stressed in an interview with Bild daily that any embargo must not hurt the general Russian population.

CONTRACT KILLING

Suspected Russian Hitman on Trial Over Berlin Killing

Defendant stands accused of gunning down a Georgian national in Kleiner Tiergarten park last year.

Vowing Return To Russia, Navalny Accuses Putin Over Poisoning

"I will not give Putin the gift of not returning to Russia," the opposition leader said.

killing in berlin

German Prosecutors Accuse Russia Over 'Contract Killing' of Georgian Man

Prosecutors said the accused killer received orders from "the central government of the Russian Federation."