The Latest Breaking News from Munich

Denounce Putin or lose your job: Russian conductor Valery Gergiev given public ultimatum

Star conductor and close friend of Putin dropped by his management ahead of deadline to speak out or be fired from Munich Philharmonic

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022

Report: Buccaneers Will Be Home Team in NFL’s First Ever Game in Germany

The Buccaneers are reportedly hosting to the NFL’s first game in Munich, Germany.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 25, 2022

Munich may fire Russian conductor Gergiev over Ukraine

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter has threatened to remove Valery Gergiev as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic unless Gergiev publicly says by Monday that he does not support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Kamala Harris departs Europe as Ukraine tension accelerates, Russia extends troop exercises

MUNICH, Germany — Vice President Kamala Harris concluded a trip to Munich on Sunday aimed at shoring up alliances amid a barrage of shelling in eastern Ukraine and other signs that diplomatic efforts to forestall the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II were failing.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2022

Memory of 1938 hangs heavy in Munich as Ukrainian president calls for action

‘Has the world forgotten its mistakes of the 20th century?’ asks Volodymyr Zelenskiy as invasion looms

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2022

Jaishankar shares 'national mood' with Indian community in Munich

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed his happiness on meeting the Indian community in Munich on Sunday morning and said that their feelings for the country were so "heart warming".

Dynamite News · Feb 20, 2022

US Reaffirms Russia Could Attack Ukraine 'at Any Time'

Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine "at any time," the White House reaffirmed Saturday, as Western politicians gathered in Munich to discuss the crisis. US Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden was due to hold a rare Sunday National Security Council meeting over Russia-Ukraine tensions, having said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022

Ukraine president has tough message for nation’s allies: Do more

Amid a U.S. warning that Russia has decided to potentially invade his country and attack the capital, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew to Munich to deliver a tough message to his allies.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2022

West plans to arm resistance if Russian forces occupy Ukraine

Secret discussions are under way between western allies over how to arm what they expect to be fierce Ukrainian resistance in the event of a Russian invasion.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2022

Kamala Harris, standing beside Ukrainian leader, vows a tough response to a Russian invasion

MUNICH, Germany — Vice President Kamala Harris stood beside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, vowing U.S. support for a nation on the brink of war shortly after warning in a speech that the U.S. and allies would punish Russia if it invades its neighbor.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 19, 2022