SPIEGEL ONLINE | INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER |
Compiled on July 21, 2014, 05:15 PM CET |
THE TRAGEDY OF MH17 Attack Could Mark Turning Point in Ukraine Conflict The shooting down of a jet carrying 298 people on Thursday could mark the turning point in the conflict between Russia, Ukraine and the West. With evidence suggesting pro-Russian separatists fired the missile, pressure is mounting on Vladimir Putin. |
THE BOOMERANG EFFECT Sanctions on Russia Hit German Economy Hard The United States and Europe last week announced the imposition of stronger sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. German industry may be among the losers. |