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Germany Seizes Russia’s Rosneft Units to Ensure Energy Supplies

Rosneft is among the largest oil processing companies in Germany.

outside pressure

Scholz Demands 'Complete' Russian Withdrawal on Call with Putin

The German chancellor urged Putin to "come to a diplomatic solution as quickly as possible" following Ukraine's swift counteroffensive.

Gazprom Says Sanctions Make Gas Turbine Delivery ‘Impossible’

European countries suspect Moscow is looking for an excuse to delay the turbine's return to Russia.

energy standoff

Scholz Opens Door To Extend Nuclear as Russia Squeezes Gas Supply

Scholz said Moscow's move to limit supplies sent a "difficult message" by creating doubt over Russia's commitment to its agreements.

negotiated solution

Putin Wants to Resume Ukraine Talks, Ex-German Chancellor Schroeder Says

Schroeder has faced intense criticism for his friendship with the Russian president following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Resumes Critical Gas Supplies to Europe via Nord Stream

The German government had feared that Moscow would not reopen the pipeline after the scheduled work.

Absent Turbine a Russian ‘Excuse’ to Cap Gas Flows – Germany

Germany accused Russia of using the absence of a turbine as an "excuse" to limit gas deliveries via a key pipeline due to go back online this week.

Gazprom Tells German Clients Gas Cuts Are 'Force Majeure'

The move adds to fears about further disruptions in gas supplies to Europe.

around the world

Canada Returns Repaired Siemens Turbine to Russia – Kommersant

The turbine was loaded onto a plane to Germany on Sunday to speed up its arrival.

reducing dependence

Germany to Halt Russian Coal Imports ‘In a Few Weeks’ – Official

European countries are facing pressure to end their dependence on Russian energy following its invasion of Ukraine.

Moscow Accuses Berlin of ‘Russophobic Hysteria’ on Nazi WWII Invasion’s Anniversary

Russia's Foreign Ministry accused Berlin of jeopardizing the two countries' ties by supporting Ukraine.

show of support

EU Backs Ukraine’s ‘European Dream’ as Russia Cuts Gas Supplies

Membership may still take years or even decades.

‘Our Product, Our Rules,’ Says Russia’s Gazprom Chief

Russian energy giant Gazprom said Moscow will play by its own rules after cutting daily gas supplies to Germany.

Russian Man on Trial in Germany Over Chechen Hitjob Plot

The suspect is accused of planning the murder of a Chechen dissident living in Germany.

specialized workforce

Deutsche Bank Moves Hundreds of IT Workers from Russia to Germany – FT

The departures are part of a wider brain drain out of Russia since the country sent troops into Ukraine.

Ex-German Chancellor, Nord Stream CEO Resign from Rosneft

Gerhard Schroeder and Matthias Warnig are both long-term friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Germany Seizes World's Largest Yacht Owned by Russian Oligarch

The impoundment of Alisher Usmanov's "Dilbar" is the latest in a string of seizures of Russian superyachts.

German Paper Hires Russian Journalist After Anti-War Stunt

Marina Ovsyannikova had disrupted an evening state news broadcast holding a poster reading "No War" in English.

'against hatred'

Pro-Russia Protesters Rally in Germany

Germany is home to 1.2 million people of Russian origin and 325,000 from Ukraine.

German States Outlaw Display of Russia's 'Z' War Symbol

Anyone who publicly displays the symbol risks up to three years in jail or a fine.

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