Rob Schmitz

Marketplace’s China correspondent, based in Shanghai

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Ukraine's government says it wasn't involved in the attacks on Nord Stream pipelines

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

An adviser to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the reports are based on "anonymous conjecture but not real facts." The attacks, he said, are "devoid of tactical sense."

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Ukraine is dominating the election in Estonia, a key NATO ally. Here's what to watch

Saturday, March 04, 2023

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has led the former Soviet republic since 2021. She's an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a vocal supporter of Ukraine.

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Germany's chancellor is visiting President Biden at the White House

Friday, March 03, 2023

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is traveling without press and the two leaders do not plan to have a news conference. His visit may focus on the tense rhetoric between the U.S. and China.

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As the earthquake death toll soars, so does criticism of Turkey's government response

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Critics are laying into the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing it of incompetence in its response to the massive quake and misplacing tax revenues meant for dealing with disasters.

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With over 20,000 dead, hopes fade for finding Turkey and Syria quake survivors

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Rescue workers pressed their search Thursday across Turkey and Syria for survivors from this week's massive earthquake and aftershocks as the window to find people alive began to close.

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Search teams race to find quake survivors as the death toll climbs past 11,000

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

Rescue workers in Turkey and Syria pushed into a third day of recovery operations on Wednesday as the death toll from this week's massive earthquake reached a grim milestone.

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Turkey and Syria face multiple challenges as they try to rescue quake survivors

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

The death toll continues to climb in Turkey and Syria after Monday's catastrophic earthquake. Rescue teams have worked around the clock, against freezing temperatures, trying to find survivors.

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Earthquake death toll tops 7,700 in Turkey and Syria as race for survivors continues

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Rescue workers fanned across Turkey and Syria in a second day of desperate searches to find survivors from the massive earthquake and aftershocks that had the death toll climbing by the hour.

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Why tanks could be a game-changer for Ukraine

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

For months, Ukraine has been demanding, and was denied, state-of-the-art Western tanks. The U.S. and Germany — considered to have the best tanks in the world — promised today to send them.

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After weeks of pressure, Germany agrees to send its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

A spokesman for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed to NPR that Germany will send a company of 14 tanks to Ukraine. Scholz announced the decision during a cabinet meeting Wednesday.

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Germany agrees to send its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine after weeks of pressure

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday his country will export more than a dozen of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. The move follows weeks of pressure from western allies.

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Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Friday, January 20, 2023

Western defense officials are meeting to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine. Germany has resisted their efforts to persuade the country to export its Leopard 2 tanks, or allow others to do so.

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Why Ukraine's allies are reluctant to send U.S. or German battle tanks

Friday, January 20, 2023

Ukraine's allies are announcing their latest weapons packages for the country. But not all of them agree on whether to share western-designed and made heavy battle tanks.

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Germany's chancellor said he'd boost military. How is the German army doing now?

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Nearly a year after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a $100 billion boost for Germany's military, here's a look at the state of the armed forces and the industry that depends on their survival.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz accepts his defense minister's resignation

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

The resignation of Germany's defense minister has renewed the debate on the country's lackluster support of Ukraine in the war with Russia.

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Germany's defense minister resigns after missteps during her short term

Monday, January 16, 2023

The resignation of Germany's defense minister is shining a spotlight on what many see as the country's lackluster support of Ukraine.

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McCarthy fails to secure the 218 votes needed to become speaker of the House

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was dealt humiliating blow after blow Tuesday after he failed to gain the speaker's gavel over three rounds of votes. Republicans will try again Tuesday.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

Kevin McCarthy loses three rounds of voting for House speaker. The Buffalo Bills player who collapsed on the field remains in critical condition. India will soon have the world's largest population.

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Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized after collapsing during a game with Cincinnati

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

There's been a huge outpouring of support from fans and fellow athletes for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who was in critical condition after taking a hit during Monday night's game.

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Could a bill passed by the previous Congress make it easier to save for retirement?

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

The spending bill President Biden signed into law includes provisions meant to help workers save more for retirement. A look at how retirement plans are changing and who stands to benefit the most.

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