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Status: 03/24/2022 11:30 pm

In view of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has spoken out in favor of excluding Russia from the G20 group. The federal government wants to ease the burden on citizens when it comes to energy prices.

Thursday the coalition of the traffic light Details of its energy aid package announced to mitigate the aftermath of the war in Ukraine. Due to the price increase in the current year, people in Germany have to receive a one-time payment of a one-time lump sum of the energy price of 300 euros via income tax. In addition, energy taxes on fuel will be reduced for three months: for gasoline by 30 cents per liter, for diesel by 14 cents. Beneficiaries of social benefits are paid an additional 100 euros per person in addition to the 100 euros already approved. Families should receive a one-time bonus of € 100 for each child, which is deducted from the child allowance. A 9 euro per month ticket for 90-day local public transport will also be introduced.

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Three summits in Brussels in one day

The war in Ukraine was today the subject of three summit meetings in Brussels: those of NATO, the G7 and the European Union. The goal is to isolate Russia. US President Joe Biden has spoken out in favor of excluding Moscow from the G20 group in view of the Russian aggressive war against Ukraine. NATO has threatened Russia with serious consequences if weapons of mass destruction were used in the war in Ukraine. “Any use of chemical or biological weapons by Russia would be unacceptable and would have serious consequences,” reads the closing statement of the special summit. The G7 group also called on all international organizations to review their relations with Moscow.

Current reports on fighting and developments in Ukraine, as well as international diplomacy, can be found in the live blog at tagesschau.de.

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Joe Biden, president of the United States, attends a press conference following a special NATO summit. Photo: Evan Vucci / AP / dpa

Russia’s use of chemical weapons would trigger a reaction from Western countries, the US president said in Brussels. More information at tagesschau.de. external

Help for people in Ukraine:

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The willingness to help those affected by the war is great. What needs to be considered? NDR.de offers an overview. Moreover

NDR Info informs you on the radio about the Russia-Ukraine war:

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According to economic analysts, the move is intended to partially undermine Western sanctions. The ruble has plummeted since the start of the war. 4 min

Gerd Landsberg © dpa Photo: Britta Pedersen

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“We are talking about billions here and they have to flow quickly,” said the managing director of the German Association of Cities and Municipalities, Gerd Landsberg. 8 min

Navid Kermani © Oliver Berg / dpa Photo: Oliver Berg

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The writer and orientalist believes that this war would not have occurred without the West’s desolate withdrawal from Afghanistan. 8 min

Bundeswehr soldiers stand in line for roll call, only the legs can be seen (theme image). © dpa photo: Sina Schuldt

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Once again the criticisms of the Bundeswehr and the Ministry of Defense – trigger: searches by NDR, WDR and “Süddeutsche Zeitung”. 3 minutes

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Interview with Kerstin Dausend on the topic of high energy prices. © screenshot

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What does this really bring to citizens and who pays for it? Ratings by Kerstin Dausend. 4 min

Prof. Joachim Krause in an interview on Russian security policy and propaganda. © screenshot

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How do you deal with these accusations? Interview with Joachim Krause of the Institute for Security Policy of the University of Kiel. 3 minutes

This is how the city of Lübeck welcomes refugees from Ukraine. © screenshot

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A media agency private rooms. The city has also provided 700 beds in schools and gyms. 3 minutes

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Well equipped and already furnished? Wolfgang Kwasniok visits Goslar district apartments on a voluntary basis. 3 minutes

Welcome to the Hotel Dorint in Hamburg. © screenshot

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The social authority is currently creating various options for follow-up housing where people can stay longer. 3 minutes

War reports in Ukraine from Northern Germany:

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Hamburg city hall in the sunshine. © picture alliance / Bildagentur-online / Ohde Photo: Bildagentur-online / Ohde

The federal government aid package includes concessions for local transportation. There are many unanswered questions in Hamburg. Moreover

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Rising costs for electricity, gas, diesel and petrol also affect many people in MV. Business associations in the state are critical of the measures taken by the federal government. Moreover

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has officially suspended its relations with Russia. The state-owned state forestry institute still hired a Russian-owned company. Moreover

Greenpeace protest action in Lubmin © Greenpeace Photo: Greenpeace

On Thursday, a group of 30 Greenpeace activists demonstrated against Russian gas supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in Lubmin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Moreover

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The war in Ukraine affects many people. What strategies help when fear becomes overwhelming? Moreover

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