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| Compiled on February 25, 2014, 05:11 PM CET |
| YANUKOVYCH'S FALL The Power of Ukraine's Billionaires The protesters in Kiev were largely responsible for the fall of the Ukrainian president. But his way out of office was paved by two of the country's most powerful oligarchs. Made rich by Viktor Yanukovych, the pair made early preparations for his departure. |
| PUTIN'S DIFFICULT DECISION Ukraine Remains a Danger for Russia The situation in Ukraine remains volatile -- and presents Russian President Vladimir Putin with a difficult conundrum. Should Ukrainian nationalists continue to gain power, pressure will grow on the Kremlin to take action. |
| CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC PRESIDENT SAMBA-PANZA 'There Is Still Hope' The Central African Republic has been torn apart by violence, with only the engagement of troops from France and the African Union keeping a modicum of peace. President Catherine Samba-Panza tells SPIEGEL that EU help is crucial. |
| INTERVIEW WITH GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER STEINMEIER 'History Judges the Success of Foreign Policy' German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier wants the country to take a more active approach to foreign policy. He spoke to SPIEGEL about the situation in Ukraine, the Merkel Doctrine and Germany's changing global role. |
| OLYMPIC SPIRIT? Russia's Overshadowed Games This year's Winter Olympics were anything but a carefree celebration of sport. Even before the flame was lit, there were critical questions about the preparations for these games -- and then came the events in Kiev. |
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