The Shadow War: Norway and Russia Face Off in the Far North
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #Norway #TheRacefortheArctic #NATO

Russian trawlers appear to be angling for more than fish, sailors are taking an interest in bridges and spies are being uncovered: In the far north of Europe, the Kremlin appears to be increasing its activity, and Norway is paying close attention․

Were Vladimir Putin's Years in Germany Less Thrilling than the Stories?
#International #Germany #VladimirPutin #Russia #EastGermany #Stasi

Wild stories have circulated for years about Vladimir Putin's time with the KGB in Dresden․ There are even rumors he helped orchestrate a murder carried out by German terrorists․ But reporting by DER SPIEGEL has found that the Russian leader was more of a pen-pusher than a top agent․

Moscow's Fever Dreams: There Is Only One Possible Answer to the Kakhovka Dam Breach
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The breach of the Kakhovka Dam makes it clearer than ever: A rapid end to the war can only come through support for Ukraine's army․

The Kakhovka Catastrophe: War-Weary Ukrainians Reel under Massive Flooding
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Was it Russian incompetence or a monstrous war crime? Following the massive dam breach on Tuesday morning, several possible theories have emerged to explain the disaster․

Wladimir Putin hat den Gaskrieg verloren – aber wir haben ihn noch längst nicht gewonnen
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Deutschland muss die erneuerbaren Energien schnellstmöglich ausbauen․ Doch vom »neuen Deutschlandtempo« ist kaum noch etwas zu spüren, seit die akute Gaskrise abebbt․

On the Front in Ukraine: Going Into Battle in a Leopard 2 Tank
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The Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun, and Western war equipment is playing a vital role․ A tank unit in Zaporizhzhia is in the thick of the fight․

German Reactions to Chaos in Russia: 'We Have To Look Each Other Deep in the Eyes in NATO'
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Before Saturday's uprising in Russia unraveled, Western intelligence thought the Wagner Group might be able to reach Moscow - and believed that Putin had left the city․ Hours later, Western politicians were wondering how to exploit the weakness shown by the Russian leader․

Jewgenij Prigoschin: Ein Deal, der Wladimir Putins Schwäche offenbart (Kopie)
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Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin quickly brought his uprising to an end on Sunday․ But not before inflicting a deep humiliation on Russian President Vladimir Putin․ There will almost certainly be consequences․

Prigozhin's Insurgency: The War Putin Wanted Now Threatens His Rule
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Dictatorships seem stable up until the moment they no longer are․ After the failed uprising of the Wagner troops, Vladimir Putin's system is looking wobbly․ Suddenly, a Russia without him is conceivable․

Western Support for Kyiv: It's Now or Never For Ukraine
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The Ukrainian counteroffensive has bogged down and soldiers have been able to do little to counter Russia's firepower․ At next week's NATO summit, the West must decide how much a victory over Putin is worth and finally get serious about delivering urgently needed weapons systems․

Interview with Mikhail Khodorkovsky: "There Is No Other Option But To Take Up Arms"
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The democratic opposition must take up arms to depose Vladimir Putin, says former oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky․ In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he argues that an autocrat with little regard for human life cannot be defeated through peaceful means․

The Kremlin's Friends in Germany:
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A pro-Russian activist sought support from Moscow for a lawsuit by the far-right AfD party, DER SPIEGEL has learned․ They aim of the legal complaint was to delay German arms deliveries to Ukraine․

Germany: Secret Messages Document Moscow Contacts with Staffer of Far-Right AfD
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A pro-Russian activist who works for a politician from the far-right AfD party, sought support from Moscow for a lawsuit against the German government, DER SPIEGEL has learned․ They aim of the legal complaint was to delay German arms deliveries to Ukraine․

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić: Playing With Fire in Belgrade
#International #Europe #Serbia #Kosovo #Balkans #Russia #VladimirPutin

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić cultivates a modest image, but his vision of a "Serbian World" has deep implications for peace in the Balkans․ The West continues to view him as a negotiating partner even as he seems to take a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook․

Profile of a Fallen Ukrainian Soldier: "He Never Wanted Us to Cry"
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Thousands of young men have lost their lives in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine․ One of them was 24-year-old Ukrainian soldier Ruslan Babinets․ His family recalls the day they saw him for the last time․

Spying and Sabotage at the OSCE: How Russia Is Paralyzing Europe's Peace Organization
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The long-established Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is threatening to disintegrate because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine․ Critics claim Moscow is infiltrating the organization and sabotaging its work in ensuring European peace and stability․

An Oasis in the Middle of the Ukraine War: The Pike - and the Drones - Come at Night
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Sometimes the noise is distant artillery, at others it's the lawnmower next door: In the far east of Ukraine, on a river meandering its way through the forests, there is a village where people can take a break from war․ But it is never far away․

Russia's Scorched Earth Policy in Ukraine: A Trip to the Dried-Up Kakhovka Reservoir
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The Kakhovka Reservoir was once a vast body of water in the heart of Ukraine․ In June, after the Russians apparently blew up the dam holding it back, the lake ran dry․ We traveled along the Dnieper River to see how people's lives have changed․

Visiting with Ukrainian Sappers: A Sea of Explosives 1,000 Kilometers Long
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Russian troops have transformed the fighting front into what is likely the largest minefield in the world․ Ukrainian sappers are making but slow progress through this sea of death․ But they haven't lost their optimism․

Ukraine: How Merkel Prevented Ukraine's NATO Membership (A DER SPIEGEL Reconstruction)
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In April 2008, NATO deliberated on admitting Ukraine as a new member as a show of strength against Vladimir Putin․ Washington favored the move, but the Germans thwarted the plan․ A reconstruction of a decision that ended in disaster․