German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said it is time to rekindle diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But both foreign and domestic responses to his proposal have been…
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Germany confirms bugging of Bundeswehr Ukraine war talks
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged a quick probe into a Russian leak of secret talks about the Ukraine war. The German military has confirmed the talks were real, but couldn’t…
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German army chief wants more money for equipment.
Berlin (2/3 – 62.50). Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says the €100 billion committed by the government last year is insufficient. Meanwhile, an association representing soldiers says the Bundeswehr turnaround needs…
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Vietnam’s pepper exports see volume soar, value dip
by Dul Manyby Dul ManyVietnam’s pepper export volumes surged 16.6 percent to 267,000 tons in 2023, while value dropped 6 percent to 912 million U.S. dollars, VnExpress reported Tuesday, citing the Vietnam Customs. The…
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German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture
by Mon Mauby Mon MauGermany has become one of Ukraine’s leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia’s invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each…
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Germany’s Scholz kicks off Asia tour with stop in Vietnam
by Cai Xiaby Cai XiaGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Vietnam Sunday at the start of a four-day trip to Asia, his spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said. Scholz was welcomed with military honors by Prime Minister…