Ukraine Russia talks: Dialogue without breakthrough? The situation in the morning

Good morning, dear readers!

Is that a step from the dead end of the war – or just another attempt? This Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine continue the dialogue in the Russian attack war, which has been raging for over three years. According to the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, the exchange of prisoners and the return of Ukrainian children from Russia have been on the agenda since May.

He also urges a meeting with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin does not exclude this, but demands an agreement on a peace plan in advance. At the last meeting in Istanbul in early June, both sides had already agreed the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of fallen soldiers.

The expectations of the talks are behavior. Selenskyj also warned of too much optimism. According to him, it will again be neither a ceasefire nor an end of the war.

Because Russia continues to adhere to its maximum demands: Ukraine should do without NATO accession and deduct its troops from the areas annexed by Moscow Donetsk, Luhansk, Saporischschja and Cherson. Ukraine categorically rejects these demands and instead demands an immediate, unconditional ceasefire.

The Kremlin also dampens the hopes. “There is no reason to hope for miraculous breakthroughs,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow on Tuesday. Russia will defend its interests in Istanbul and work towards achieving his goals. A meeting between Selenskyj and Putin is not yet in sight. “There is a lot to do until then,” emphasized Peskow.

There will be no solution to the war today. Unfortunately, you have to say. It is only to be hoped that the talks at least pave the way for major negotiations – perhaps even for a meeting between Putin and Selenskyj. But it should still take until then.

Heavy Metal is not my favorite genre, dear readers, but even I have to acknowledge: the world has lost a legend. Ozzy Osbourne, co -founder of the band Black Sabbath, is dead.

His family said: “With more grief, as words, we have to say that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne died this morning. He was surrounded by his family and love.”

Just a few weeks ago, Osbourne fulfilled a long -cherished dream: he gave a farewell concert in his hometown Birmingham. Although he completed the concert while sitting and only a few of his hits sang, many fans stood the tears in their eyes.

In the 1970s, Osbourne gained world fame as a dynamic front man of Black Sabbath. The band significantly shaped the heavy metal. But drug and alcohol problems led to his out of 1979. With the support of his manager Sharon Arden, who later became his wife, he began a successful solo career.

His provocative appearances and shows with horror elements fascinated fans and at the same time caused controversy. The concert is legendary at which Osbourne bite down a bat – because he thought it was a rubber animal. Satanism was often accused of, but he assured that he has nothing to do. In a “Guardian” interview, he called himself a Christian.

In recent years, the legendary front man, bourgeois John Michael Osbourne, has fought with health challenges. In 2019, Parkinson’s was diagnosed with him. On Tuesday he left the stage of life at the age of 76. Rocke in peace, ozzy!

A question that always arises. Many say she is allowed to do everything. After all, artistic freedom protects and satire reveals grievances and holds the mighty the mirror. Indispensable in a democracy.

But can satire be punishable too? As of today, this question clarifies the Berlin district court. The comedian and satirist Sebastian “El Hotzo” Hotz is accused. A year ago, he commented on an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who was injured by shots in the election campaign at the time. Hotz wrote: “Unfortunately just missed.” He added: “I find it absolutely fantastic when fascists die.”

The accusation of the public prosecutor: approval of a crime. Hotz’s lawyer argues that the statement is purely satirical and by no means endanger public peace, as she explained to the dpa news agency.

Where do you draw the border of the satire at Hotz? “El Hotzo” does not regret his statement, as he told the star last year. “But my attitude to these tweets has changed.” Does it help him? We’ll see it.

What do you think, dear readers, was that satire? Or did “El Hotzo” go too far?

Friedrich Merz invited the CEOs of important German corporations to the Chancellery on Monday, to an investment summit. But after all, the group photo in particular ensures conversation. The reason: it hardly shows women. Does the picture reflect the sobering reality – or does it reveal a weakness of the Chancellor? The star politics bosses Veit Medick and Jan Rosenkranz discuss in our “5-minute talk” podcast:

Do you groan under too much work, dear readers? Maybe you have already thought about a four -day week. But does she really bring more well -being? Yes, says a new study, published in the journal. An international team of researchers analyzed the survey data from 2896 employees from 141 companies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, Ireland and the USA for six months. They compared the work and health values before and after the introduction of the four-day week with those of employees whose working hours remained unchanged. Among other things, he reported.

The result: a four -day week without loss of income, in which the weekly working time dropped by five hours, increased job satisfaction and improved physical and mental health. The reason: higher work performance, less fatigue and better sleep quality.

Particularly strongly benefited employees, whose working hours were shortened by eight hours or more per week. They reported a significantly lower risk of burnout and noticeably more job satisfaction and better mental health.

However, the study does not come without a “but”: the participating companies volunteered and mostly came from smaller companies in English -speaking countries. The authors emphasize that further research is necessary to confirm the results.

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