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Dubious Alliance: How Present Is the Far Right in Germany's New Peace Movement?

Putin's war in Ukraine is unsettling many in Germany. A new peace movement is forming in the country, but it is stirring up the ghosts of German history - and has an open flank to the extreme right. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/mghJ18X via IFTTT

A Star in the Making: Estonia's High-Profile Prime Minister Kaja Kallas

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warned early on about the dangers presented by Vladimir Putin. She has raised the profile of her small country in other ways too. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/bQMqpfn via IFTTT

The Special Tribunal Debate: "An Arrest Warrant Against Putin Would Be Immense"

In the debate in Berlin over Ukraine, many are concerned that by supplying weapons, Germany has become party to the war. In an interview, international law expert Claus Kress dispels false arguments and discusses how Russian President Vladimir Putin could be brought to justice. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/tC5Xj76 via IFTTT

The War in Ukraine: China Is Reportedly Negotiating with Russia To Supply Kamikaze Drones

The U.S. and Germany have warned China not to deliver weapons to Russia. According to information obtained by DER SPIEGEL, however, Beijing and Moscow are said to be negotiating the purchase of 100 strike drones, which could be delivered as soon as April. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/ANReuL9 via IFTTT

"Russia Is Good at Cheating"

In an interview, Vladyslav Vlasyuk, sanctions adviser to the Ukrainian government, accuses Russia of fudging economic statistics and calls on the West to drastically lower the oil price cap. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/UkqVgcX via IFTTT

How a Covert Firm Spreads Lies and Chaos Around the World

Former Israeli agents have apparently manipulated nearly three dozen elections. Their clients: power-hungry politicians and wealthy businessmen. They are part of a rapidly growing global disinformation industry in which Russia is far from the only player. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/BvuptqW via IFTTT

A Life in Exile: Ukrainian Refugees in Germany, One Year Later

Just over a year ago, Vladimir Putin sent his army into Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians into flight. Hundreds of thousands ended up in Germany. We checked in with some of them to find out how they have adjusted to their new lives. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/0f9Xab1 via IFTTT

Israel's Crisis of Democracy: "Netanyahu's Party Consists Primarily of Extremist Ideologues"

Israel's new right-wing government has plunged the country into its deepest crisis since its founding, argues sociologist Eva Illouz. She says it is time for the world to take notice and act. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/cmEXgNn via IFTTT

The Earthquake in Turkey and the Question of Guilt

After Monday's devastating natural disaster, people in Turkey are living in tents and the mayor of one city is running his office out of a van. Hundreds of thousands of people are just trying to cope. Meanwhile, President Erdoğan is facing critical questions as a result of the massive crisis. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/f6qrgsM via IFTTT

Lithium Bonanza: China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to perhaps the largest lithium deposit in the world. China is eagerly trying to get its hands on the valuable resource, but the concession is controlled by an Australian company. Work-hungry locals are hoping the conflict will soon be resolved. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/5A6uhba via IFTTT

A Visit to a Ukrainian Battlefield: The Last Undertakers of Bakhmut

Russia is intent on taking the strategically unimportant town of Bakhmut and it has been under fire for weeks. But some residents are still there, and the funeral home continues to operate. Why haven't they left? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/UQxtHqO via IFTTT

»Time Out of Mind«-Remix: The new reinvention of Bob Dylan

With the album »Time Out of Mind« Bob Dylan catapulted himself back into the limelight in 1997. Now a remix of the album is released, showing its significance - and unleashing its full musical power. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Jom2NnI via IFTTT

What Western Tanks Mean for Ukraine: It's Time To Turn the Tables on Moscow - Opinion

Battle tanks don't prevent negotiations, they set the conditions for them. The West's decision to send Leopards to Ukraine shows a determination to see Kyiv win the war against the Russian aggressor. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Ij97XGn via IFTTT