Germany calls for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine before Russian election

Germany’s foreign affairs minister is calling for the establishment of an armed U.N. peacekeeping mission in eastern Ukraine before Russia’s March presidential election. Sigmar Gabriel told reporters after talks in Kyiv with his Ukrainian counterpart, Pavlo Klimkin, on January 3 that such a force would be “essential” for ensuring the territorial integrity of Ukraine. Mr. … Continue reading Germany calls for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine before Russian election