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How Close Was Russia to NATO Membership? - Bob McNeely / GRANGER / IMAGO

How Close Was Russia to NATO Membership? - Bob McNeely / GRANGER / IMAGO

Secret Documents from the 1990s How Close Was Russia to NATO Membership?

U.S. President Bill Clinton sincerely wanted to bring Russia into the NATO fold. European countries, though, were strictly opposed, particularly Germany. Previously classified documents from the 1990s reveal German Chancellor Helmut Kohl's two-pronged strategy. By Klaus Wiegrefe

Moscow's Man in the Bundestag - Wladimir Sergijenko / Telegram

Moscow's Man in the Bundestag - Wladimir Sergijenko / Telegram

Outrage over Pro-Russian AfD Worker Moscow's Man in the Bundestag

A pro-Russian activist with close ties to Moscow works for an AfD member of the federal parliament, giving him access to the seat of German democracy. Security authorities are alarmed by the man, who holds both German and Russian citizenship. Nevertheless, it seems there is little they can do.

Tank Deliveries Could Mark Turning Point in War - Johanna Maria Fritz / DER SPIEGEL

Tank Deliveries Could Mark Turning Point in War - Johanna Maria Fritz / DER SPIEGEL

A Needed Upgrade Tank Deliveries Could Mark Turning Point in War

There is enormous relief in Kyiv that, after months of hesitation, the West is now willing to supply main battle tanks. But can the Leopard 2s supplied by Germany and its allies really turn the tide on the battlefield?

What Western Tanks Mean for Ukraine - Jochen Eckel / IMAGO

What Western Tanks Mean for Ukraine - Jochen Eckel / IMAGO

meinung •It's Time To Turn the Tables on Moscow What Western Tanks Mean for Ukraine A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Ralf Neukirch

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.

Why Is the Chancellor Taking So Long? - FABRIZIO BENSCH / REUTERS

Why Is the Chancellor Taking So Long? - FABRIZIO BENSCH / REUTERS

Germany's Tank Debate Why Is the Chancellor Taking So Long?

The pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to deliver Leopard tanks to Ukraine is growing daily. But the German leader is keeping quiet, hesitating and stalling. What's he thinking, and does he have a way out? By Matthias Gebauer und Marina Kormbaki

A German Company's Questionable Involvement in Russia - [M] Lina Moreno / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: laif, picture alliance(5), epa, ddp, Getty Images, IMAGO (3) Lina More

A German Company's Questionable Involvement in Russia - [M] Lina Moreno / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: laif, picture alliance(5), epa, ddp, Getty Images, IMAGO (3) Lina More

Fueling the War A German Company's Questionable Involvement in Russia

A joint venture of the German company Wintershall Dea delivers gas condensate to Gazprom. The Russian state-owned corporation in turn provides aviation fuel to two military bases believed to be behind air strikes that have been internationally criticized as possible war crimes.

"There Is No Good Historical Example" for War in Ukraine - George Etheredge / DER SPIEGEL

"There Is No Good Historical Example" for War in Ukraine - George Etheredge / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Henry Kissinger "There Is No Good Historical Example" for War in Ukraine

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, 99, experienced several Soviet leaders during his career in politics. Now, he says that Russian President Vladimir Putin is both calculated and resentful. And that Russia's future relationship with Europe will become a key geostrategic question. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand

Can You Speak To a War Criminal? - Erin Schaff / The New York Times / Redux / laif

Can You Speak To a War Criminal? - Erin Schaff / The New York Times / Redux / laif

Vladimir Putin and the G-7 Can You Speak To a War Criminal?

Russia has tens of thousands of lives on its conscience in Ukraine, yet calls for diplomatic initiatives are growing louder in the West. In Germany, a growing number in both the governing parties and the opposition would like to see talks with Moscow.

"There Is a Black Hat, and Putin Is Wearing It" - Dominik Butzmann / DER SPIEGEL

"There Is a Black Hat, and Putin Is Wearing It" - Dominik Butzmann / DER SPIEGEL

German Economy Minister on the Gas Shortage "There Is a Black Hat, and Putin Is Wearing It"

Germany is facing a potentially difficult winter due to natural gas shortages. In an interview, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck talks about what Putin is trying to achieve and how Germany is seeking to dull the effects. Interview Conducted by Markus Feldenkirchen und Gerald Traufetter

Why Has Germany Been So Slow to Deliver Weapons? - Michael Kappeler / dpa

Why Has Germany Been So Slow to Deliver Weapons? - Michael Kappeler / dpa

Olaf Scholz and Ukraine Why Has Germany Been So Slow to Deliver Weapons?

Half of all Germans – not to mention numerous allied nations – believe the German chancellor could be doing more to help Ukraine. Why has Olaf Scholz's government been so hesitant?

"There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

"There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Inteview with German Foreign Minister Baerbock "There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure"

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party had been hoping to pursue a feminist foreign policy. Now, she has become a proponent of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. In an interview, she explains how those two things are not mutually exclusive. Interview Conducted By Melanie Amann, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion - Frank Darchinger

Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion - Frank Darchinger

Bonn-Moscow Ties Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion

In 1991, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl wanted to prevent the eastward expansion of NATO and Ukrainian independence, according to newly released files from the archive of the German Foreign Ministry. Was he trying to assuage Moscow? By Klaus Wiegrefe

It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression - CLEMENS BILAN / POOL / EPA

It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression - CLEMENS BILAN / POOL / EPA

meinung •The German Chancellor and the War in Ukraine It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Steffen Klusmann

Criticism of Olaf Scholz's handling of the war in Ukraine and his refusal to supply heavy weapons refuses to die down, and he is plummeting in the polls. Is the Social Democrat the right chancellor for times like these?

The German Government’s Hesitance over the War Is Angering Allies - Maxar Technologies / European Space Imaging

The German Government’s Hesitance over the War Is Angering Allies - Maxar Technologies / European Space Imaging

Weapons for Ukraine The German Government’s Hesitance over the War Is Angering Allies

Berlin has refused to go along with a gas embargo against Russia and it has been slow with weapons deliveries for Ukraine. The atrocities in Bucha are creating additional pressure for the German government to act.

Peace in Europe Must Now Be Defended Against Putin's Russia - Johanna Maria Fritz / Agentur Ostkreuz / DER SPIEGEL

Peace in Europe Must Now Be Defended Against Putin's Russia - Johanna Maria Fritz / Agentur Ostkreuz / DER SPIEGEL

meinung •War Crimes in Ukraine Peace in Europe Must Now Be Defended Against Putin's Russia An Editorial by Mathieu von Rohr

The horrific crimes committed by Russian soldiers in Vladimir Putin’s war of extermination shows that a return to the old status quo will not be possible with this Russia. Germany should be doing everything in its power to back Ukraine.

The German Chancellor (Finally) Enters the Fray - Evgeny Polovodov-Dmitry Gutov / Polaris / MDRF / laif

The German Chancellor (Finally) Enters the Fray - Evgeny Polovodov-Dmitry Gutov / Polaris / MDRF / laif

Tensions Remain Acute on Ukrainian Border with Russia The German Chancellor (Finally) Enters the Fray

For weeks, it had looked as though Germany was more a hindrance than a help in the ongoing crisis on Ukraine's eastern border. But Chancellor Olaf Scholz has since taken a more active role in confronting the Russian threat. Will it be enough?

Is Vladimir Putin Right? - Armin Weigel / dpa

Is Vladimir Putin Right? - Armin Weigel / dpa

NATO's Eastward Expansion Is Vladimir Putin Right?

Vladimir Putin insists that the West cheated Russia by expanding NATO eastward following the end of the Cold War. Is there anything to his claims? The short answer: It's complicated. By Klaus Wiegrefe

Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy - Roman Pawlowski

Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy - Roman Pawlowski

"Just Embarrassing" Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy

In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Germany is cutting a rather ambivalent figure. Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is one major reason why. Can the Social Democrats and the country find its way out from under his shadow?

"German Politicians Are Disgracing Us Before the Entire World" - Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL

"German Politicians Are Disgracing Us Before the Entire World" - Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL

Nobel Laureates Müller and Alexievich "German Politicians Are Disgracing Us Before the Entire World"

In an interview, the Nobel laureates Svetlana Alexievich and Herta Müller speak about the possible Russian invasion of Ukraine and demand that Germany step up and provide more help. Interview Conducted by Susanne Beyer

The Price of Berlin's Hesitancy on Ukraine - Janine Schmitz / photothek / IMAGO

The Price of Berlin's Hesitancy on Ukraine - Janine Schmitz / photothek / IMAGO

An "Unreliable Partner"? The Price of Berlin's Hesitancy on Ukraine

Germany is sending 5,000 helmets to Ukraine, but that's it. Many of Berlin's NATO allies, including the U.S., are unimpressed, and there are a number of voices within the Green Party that agree.

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