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A major investigation by the journalists' network OCCRP into leaked data on more than 18,000 accounts has revealed that the Swiss bank Credit Suisse accepted autocrats, drug dealers, suspected war criminals and human traffickers as clients between 1940 and the 2010s. The Süddeutsche Zeitung, The Guardian and Le Monde newspapers were also involved in the report. Europe's press demands consequences.

Russia's latest escalation in the Ukraine conflict has alarmed states in Europe and around the world. At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the UK warned of an imminent humanitarian disaster, and Germany announced decisive measures with serious consequences. Europe's press asks key questions about security policy.

Former US President Donald Trump is back in the spotlight with his own social media platform. After he was barred from Twitter and Facebook, his followers can now download "Truth Social" from the Apple App Store. The platform is to be developed step by step and be fully operational by the end of March. Is it dangerous or boring?

Although US President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have signalled their willingness to convene for a summit meeting, an escalation still seems likely at present. The US and Nato believe that Russia is ready and determined to attack Ukraine, including Kyiv. Will Moscow succeed in wringing concessions from the West? And what would the consequences be? Europe's press comments.