German government made an announcement on September 2 that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, the same type of chemical used in Britain against ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. The discovery raised tensions between Berlin and Moscow. BREAKINGMerkel on @navalny poisoning:“Proof beyond doubt”He “was to be…
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Germany warns of consequences of Navalny case
German Foreign minister Heiko Maas said there would be diplomatic consequences for Russia if Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s case proves to be state-initiated murder attempt. JUST IN: German FM @HeikoMaas says there will be diplomatic consequences for Russia if Kremlin critic Alexei @Navalny's case proves to be state-initiated murder attempt. Navalny is in stable condition…
One more Brexit extension
Germany is willing to accept the UK short-term extension for its departure from the European Union if it will be for the right political reason, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in an interview to N-TV channel. Germany open for short Brexit extension to allow smooth ratification – Maas https://t.co/uiWb3VRhpA pic.twitter.com/BEM5im3YGZ — Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) October…
Germany hopes for orderly Brexit soon
Germany Foreign Minister Heiko Maas shared his hope of Westiminster lawmakers would vote to proceed with an orderly Brexit, he also confirmed his readiness for a short extension of Brexit for the lawmakers to proceed with the legislation. https://twitter.com/dw_politics/status/1186341381775585281?s=21 “I hope that the British lower house, showing the necessary responsibility, can take a decision on…
Germany hints EU might reopen Brexit talks
German Federal minister of Foreign affairs Heiko Maas said a discussion should be held on whether to re-open the draft Article 50 deal for Britain’s departure from the European Union, but on condition of the EU member-states unanimity on the issue. (Image above: Frankfurt). Germany's Maas: We need to talk about reopening the Brexit accord…
Minsk II agreement re-launch in view
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his German counterpart Heiko Maas agreed to attempt the re-launch of the efforts to solve the conflict in eastern Ukraine, where Russian-speaking population backed by Moscow, have been fighting Ukraine troops since 2014, triggering Western sanctions. 🇷🇺🗣️🇩🇪Talks between Sergey #Lavrov & @HeikoMaas has started in Moscow. The Ministers meet for the…
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