Greater Kyiv again under Ukrainian control
According to the government, the Ukrainian army has regained complete control of the region around the capital Kyiv. The entire Kyiv region has been liberated from the enemy – said the Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister on Facebook. The Russian military leadership recently announced that it would concentrate its future attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine. At the same time, the government in Kyiv is beginning to see positive signals in the negotiations between the two sides. The Ukrainian chief negotiator spoke on state television of a chance for President Zelenskyj to meet Kremlin chief Putin soon. In addition, the Russian military announced today that it would open escape corridors for foreigners in Mariupol and Berdyansk on the Azov Sea. The foreigners in question are probably mostly crew members of cargo ships who have been stuck in both ports since the beginning of the war. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
Ukraine hopes Zelenskyy and Putin will meet
From the perspective of the government in Kyiv, the first positive signals are emerging in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The Ukrainian chief negotiator spoke on state television of a chance for President Zelenskyj to meet Kremlin chief Putin soon. The drafts of the relevant documents are already so far advanced that a direct discussion is possible. Turkey would be a possible location, it was said in Kyiv. There is still no official response from Russia to this alleged development. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
Lithuania stops importing gas from Russia
Lithuania says it has stopped importing natural gas from Russia. The gas network of the Baltic EU and NATO country has been working without imports from the neighboring country since the beginning of the month. The Ministry of Energy in Vilnius further stated that this was confirmed by data from the Lithuanian grid operator. Accordingly, the entire Lithuanian demand is now covered by the liquid gas terminal in the Baltic Sea port of Klaipeda. Lithuania put the floating facility into operation in early 2015. According to the Ministry of Energy, gas transit to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad should continue regardless of the import ban. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
Corona restrictions are no longer applicable almost everywhere
Most corona restrictions have been lifted in almost all of Germany since today. In Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, for example, vaccination or test certificates are no longer required at events and in retail. Masks are now almost only compulsory in hospitals, medical practices, nursing homes and public transport. Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the other hand, have completely declared themselves to be corona hotspots – stricter rules initially apply here. For example, a mask must continue to be worn at events and in retail.| 04/03/2022 06:10 am
RKI reports incidence 1,458
According to the Robert Koch Institute, the health authorities registered around 74,000 new corona infections within 24 hours. That’s about 37,000 fewer than a week ago today. The nationwide seven-day incidence has also fallen further – it is 1,458 this morning. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
SPD federal board in retreat
The SPD national board wants to set the course for the work of the party in the coming years at a closed conference today and tomorrow. One focus should be a socio-ecological transformation of the economy and society. Another major topic is the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its effects. On both days, together with the respective top candidates, the line-up for the state election campaigns will first be in Schleswig-Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia and then in Lower Saxony in the fall. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
Hungary elects new parliament
Parliamentary elections have started in Hungary. Around eight million eligible voters are called upon to cast their votes. According to the latest polls, Prime Minister Orban’s right-wing nationalist Fidesz party is a few percentage points ahead of the united opposition. Your top candidate, Marki-Zay, is challenging the head of government as a non-party conservative. Orban, who many critics believe is governing Hungary in an increasingly authoritarian manner, is aiming for a fourth consecutive term. Significant results are expected late in the evening. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
Bundesliga: Bayern on a master course
In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich has again increased its lead over pursuers Borussia Dortmund to nine points. Bayern won 4-1 in Freiburg – Dortmund lost 4-1 to Leipzig at home. The other results: Hertha BSC against Leverkusen 1:2, Frankfurt against Greuther Fürth 0:0, Hoffenheim against Bochum 1:2 and Bielefeld against Stuttgart 1:1. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
The weather in Northern Germany
Clear to cloudy and showers coming from the North Sea, initially also snow. 4 degrees in Duderstadt to 9 degrees in Hamburg. Especially windy towards the sea. Densely cloudy tomorrow, partly heavy rain coming from the north-west. 4 to 10 degrees, still windy. The further prospects: On Tuesday cloudy with showers at 6 to 10 degrees. Frequent rain on Wednesday, 6 to 12 degrees. | 04/03/2022 06:10 am
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