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Ukraine latest updates: US, Germany in ‘lockstep’, says Biden

Ukraine news from February 7: US president says allies will work together to deter Russian aggression in Europe.

Al Jazeera

Putin-Macron meeting 'important' but no breakthroughs expected, Kremlin says

A number of summit meetings were held on Monday to try to find a peaceful solution to the crisis over Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Washington to meet Joe Biden.

France 24

Germany may send more troops to Lithuania, Scholz signals

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signalled on Sunday he was open to deploying more troops to Lithuania to bolster NATO's eastern flank in response to a build-up of Russian troops near the borders of Ukraine.

Reuters

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Germany prepares to beef up Lithuania force to show solidarity in Ukraine crisis

Olaf Scholz will fly to Washington as part of diplomatic effort to convince Nato he can be relied upon

The Guardian - UK

German Leader’s Stance on Russia Looms over 1st Visit to US

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is flying to Washington this week on a mission to reassure Americans that his country stands alongside the United States and other NATO partners in opposing any Russian aggression against Ukraine. Scholz has said that Moscow would pay a “high price” in the event of an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

German leader's stance on Russia looms over 1st visit to US

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is flying to Washington this week to reassure Americans that his country stands alongside the United States and other NATO partners in opposing any Russian aggression against Ukraine

The Independent UK

Germany's Scholz seeks to build trust in Washington debut

Berlin (AFP) - Olaf Scholz makes his Washington debut as German chancellor on Monday, trying to dispel doubts over Berlin's resolve to stand up to Russia in the standoff over Ukraine.

AFP

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Ukraine latest updates: US troops arrive in Germany

Ukraine news from February 4: Troops deployed to reinforce Washington’s NATO allies arrive in Wiesbaden, US army says.

Al Jazeera

Germany's Scholz, U.S. President to discuss Ukraine-Russia, China next week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, China and the Group of Seven when they meet in Washington D.C. next week, a German government official said on Friday.

Reuters

‘Almost invisible’: Germans lose patience with Olaf Scholz as he hesitates on Ukraine

The new chancellor has faced criticism abroad for his stance, and is now coming under fire at home

The Guardian - UK

‘Hidden money’ on both sides of politics and a proposed ‘carbon club’

Good morning, early birds. 40% of all political donations were reportedly donated by anonymous sources last financial year, and Germany’s new Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants the G7 countries to create a “carbon club” that would make others pay hefty costs for not meeting climate standards. It’s the news you need…

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Germany must reassess policy towards Russia, China -ruling party chief

Germany should reassess its long-held strategy of seeking to bring about change in authoritarian societies through rapprochement given developments in Russia and China, the co-head of the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) said in an interview.

Reuters

Ukraine crisis: Russia criticises US military moves as ‘destructive step’

Moscow says US deployments in eastern Europe increase tensions, as Nato says Russia has moved 30,000 troops to Belarus

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine latest updates: US says Russia plotting false flag attack

Ukraine news from February 3: The US claims Moscow is planning to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces.

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New German leader proposes a 'climate club' of leading economies that would punish free riders like Australia

Germany has announced plans for a new climate alliance between the world’s advanced economies, in a move that promises to transform international climate action.

The Guardian - UK

Ghosts of Germany’s past rise as Olaf Scholz seeks strategy for Ukraine

Guilt over Nazism’s crimes is affecting Berlin’s approach to Moscow – and that equivocation has frustrated its allies

France 24

German workers hail minimum wage hike, but employers worry about inflation

Germany’s new government is planning to raise the minimum wage to €12 per hour, a change that will affect some six million workers this year. The wage hike was one of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's campaign promises. While workers have welcomed the news, some employers, already under pressure from lost business…

The Independent UK

Biden, German leader to discuss Ukraine at Feb. 7 meeting

The White House says President Joe Biden and new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss Russian aggression toward Ukraine when they meet next month

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Reuters

German Chancellor Scholz to meet Biden at White House on Feb. 7

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet U.S. President Joe Biden on Feb. 7 at the White House, with the two leaders expected to discuss ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine among other topics, the White House said on Thursday.

The Guardian - US

US calls for UN security council meeting to discuss Ukraine crisis – as it happened

The group has not been able to take any action in its previous meetings as Russia is a veto-wielding member of the security council – follow

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine crisis: Russia ‘not optimistic’ but will keep talking with west – as it happened

Russian president Vladimir Putin is being briefed on a US paper reaffirming support for Ukraine’s right to pursue Nato membership

The Japan News/Yomiuri

COVID-19 vaccination mandate push tests German ruling coalition

BERLIN -- The Bundestag, the lower house of Germany's parliament, began a debate on making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory Wednesday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has requested that the law be enacted, saying it is necessary for anyone over the age of 18.

The Independent UK

German lawmakers to debate possible COVID vaccine mandate

Germany’s parliament is set to hold its first debate on a possible wide-ranging coronavirus vaccine mandate

Reuters

Macron to seek clarification of Putin's Ukraine intentions in phone call

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would seek clarification over Russia's intentions towards Ukraine in a phone call with President Vladimir Putin on Friday amid rising fears of an attack by the Kremlin on its former Soviet republic.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chancellor Scholz Defends Germany’s Engagement in Ukraine Crisis

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday defended Germany's record on supporting Ukraine, responding to criticism of Berlin's refusal to follow other Western countries in sending Kyiv lethal weapons to defend itself against a possible Russian invasion. "We have done a great deal to actively support economic development and democratic development in…

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