Zelensky, Macron, Merkel call for Russia to pull troops from Ukraine border - DW News.
The leaders of Germany, France and Ukraine have called on Russia to pull its troops back from the Ukrainian border. Ukraine's president Volodymr Zelensky proposed a summit that would also include Moscow - which Kyiv fears is preparing an invasion.
The conflict dates back to 2014, when Ukraine's pro-Russian president was ousted in a popular uprising. Moscow-backed separatists occupied the eastern Donbas region - and Russia annexed Crimea. The Kremlin says its recent military buildup is a response to Nato threats and Ukrainian provocations.
More than 14,000 people have died in fighting in eastern Ukraine. Violations of a shaky truce have become increasingly frequent in recent weeks.
Ukraine is gearing itself up for battle.
The country's military is in better shape than it was during the war in 2014, but its fire power is no match for Russia's military might.
The current build-up of troops along the Ukrainian-Russian border has been described by the U.S. and NATO as the largest there since 2014 - a cause of great concern for the Ukrainians.
President Zelensky has appealed to European leaders, to call on Russia to pull its troops back from the Ukrainian border.
Zelensky met Emmanuel Macron in Paris, and Angela Merkel joined by video link. Zelensky proposed a summit that also included Moscow.
But so far Russia has refused calls to pull back, leaving Ukraine fearful of an open invasion.
Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
For more news go to: www.dw.com/en/
Follow DW on social media:
►Facebook: www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/
►Twitter: twitter.com/dwnews
►Instagram: www.instagram.com/dwnews
Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch
#Ukraine #Russia #BorderConflict
Why rebels and the government are fighting for control of Thai border crossings - DW News.
In Myanmar, fierce fighting between insurgent groups and the military government is pushing the nation towards collapse. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing battle for control. A central point in the battle has been the tow...
-
What role can US long-range ATACMS play in Ukraine's military campaign? - DW News.
US officials have confirmed that Ukraine has begun using long-range missiles secretly shipped in recent weeks. They say the missiles were used for the first time in a strike on a Russian airfield in Crimea last week. The "Army Tactical Missile Sys...
-
Extreme heat in Southeast Asia leads to school closures and health warnings for millions - DW News.
Hundreds of millions of people across South and Southeast Asia are facing soaring temperatures and drought as a heatwave grips the region. Dozens have been killed by heatstroke in Thailand alone. Authorities in the capital Bangkok are warning thei...
-
What's behind the growing US protests against the war in Gaza? - DW News.
Pro-Palestinian protests continue in the US. Several universities have turned to law enforcement authorities to break up gatherings. Several colleges have closed campuses, and hundreds of students have been arrested. Los Angeles police said on Thu...
-
Experts raise alarm: Could flood waters cause an uranium disaster in Russia? - DW News.
People in Russia's Kurgan region have been dealing with weeks of unprecedented flooding that's forced thousands from their homes. Now they could be facing a new danger. Russian environmentalists are raising the alarm over a potential radioactive l...
-