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Donetsk

Donetsk is an industrial city in Ukraine located in the Donbass region, which has been controlled by pro-Russian separatists since 2014.

Donetsk and its surrounding areas in Eastern Ukraine have been a major economic, industrial and scientific centre of Ukraine. It has a population of about two million. During Soviet times, the city's steel industry was expanded and the region remains the center for coal mining and steel industry. Here you can find a compilation of all DW content referring to Donetsk.

Champions League Real Madrid vs Borussia Mönchengladbach | Freude Gladbach

Champions League: Meek Mönchengladbach outclassed by masterful Madrid 09.12.2020

Borussia Mönchengladbach made the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time despite a lifeless display against Real Madrid. Gladbach were spared following Inter Milan's failure to beat Shakhtar Donetsk in Milan.
Australien Rutte und Morrison in Sydney

Australia, Netherlands slam Russia's withdrawal from MH17 talks 16.10.2020

Australia urged Moscow to resume talks, saying it is "committed to pursuing truth" in what happened with the Malaysia Airlines flight.  Russia says the two countries are "viciously" trying to pin the blame on Moscow.
Ukraine Novoluhanske | Waffenruhe | Region Donezk

Opinion: Cease-fire in Ukraine is just a political ploy 01.08.2020

For the third time in a year President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has promised Ukrainians a "comprehensive" cease-fire in Donbass. Looming elections rather than progress on the ground are behind that, says DW's Nick Connolly.
Inside Europe Teaser

Inside Europe 04.06.2020 04.06.2020

The killing of George Floyd: Europe reacts — Tough times for French car-maker Renault — Spain's new basic income it's hoped will reduce poverty — Germany's coronavirus travel ban is set to end — Ukraine's plan to 'deoccupy' and 'reintegrate' Donbass and Crimea — More and more churches are acknowledge the climate crisis — and more on this weekend's podcast.
Ukraine Sewastopol Stützpunkt Belbek

Ukraine will 'never surrender sovereign control over Donbass or Crimea' 02.06.2020

Ukranian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has told DW that his country will "deoccupy" and "reintegrate" the territories of Crimea and Donbass, no matter how much time it takes.

Ostukraine MH17 Flugzeugtrümmer

MH17 trial: What you need to know 09.03.2020

The trial for the case of the Boeing 777 shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014 has started in Amsterdam. DW gives you the basic facts of the case.
Film The Earth Is Blue As An Orange in Ukraine

Berlinale: Documentary reveals life in war-ravaged Ukraine 02.03.2020

Between bombed-out houses and minefields, a family near Donetsk is trying to lead a normal life. "The Earth Is Blue as an Orange" reveals the daily struggles of life in a war zone in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine Ukrainische Soldaten bei Luhansk

Ukraine conflict: Can the Minsk-2 peace deal with Russia be salvaged? 12.02.2020

Five years after the peace protocol was signed, fighting still rages in eastern Ukraine. Now, efforts are being made to salvage the Minsk-2 deal — but key issues remain unresolved.
Paris Ukraine-Gipfel PK

Inside Europe: Progress in Ukraine talks 13.12.2019

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy have agreed to implement a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. The Russian and Ukrainian presidents met during the week for the first time to discuss the conflict centered on Ukraine's Donbass region which is currently held by separatist militants. Keith Walker speaks with DW's Ukraine correspondent, Nick Connolly, was in Paris for the summit.

Ukraine-Gipfel in Paris Zelensky Putin

Cautious optimism for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire 10.12.2019

Rebels have said they will participate in a prisoner swap as part of the deal, but offered fewer Ukrainians than Kyiv asked for. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said he was a "hostage" of a failed 2015 deal.
Paris Ukraine-Gipfel Merkel Putin

Opinion: A Ukraine summit to Putin's taste 10.12.2019

The Ukrainian president may consider the Paris summit to be a draw with Russia, but he couldn't be more wrong, says DW's Bernd Riegert.
Frankreich Normandie | Gipfeltreffen: Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron und Wolodymyr Selenskyj

Putin, Zelenskiy meet for Paris summit on Ukraine conflict 09.12.2019

The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany are in Paris for a long-awaited summit on the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The talks aim to revive a stalled 2015 cease-fire deal.
Ukraine Proteste in Kiew

Ukraine: Rally over fears of capitulation to Russia at Paris summit 08.12.2019

Thousands took to the streets of Kyiv demanding that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy remain firm ahead of a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. The pair are set to attend a Paris summit on the Donbass conflict.
Ukraine Konflikt in der Ostukraine | Petrovskoye, Petrivske

No free elections in eastern Ukraine if Russians stay: US envoy 27.11.2019

The peace process in eastern Ukraine has a chance if Russia pulls out of the conflict zone, James Gilmore, the United States ambassador to the OSCE, told DW. The organization plays a key role in mitigating the conflict.
Ukraine | Präsident Volodymyr Zelenskyy besuchte Streitkräfte im Gebiet Luhansk

Putin and Zelenskiy agree to Paris talks on Ukraine 15.11.2019

Leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France have agreed to revive their "Normandy format" Ukraine talks for the first time since 2014. The renewed effort follows several breakthroughs over the summer.

Ukraine Konflikt in der Ostukraine | Bohdanivka

Ukraine troops, rebels pull out of Donbass village 11.11.2019

Kyiv has pulled out troops from the area near the village of Petrivske, paving a way for a new top level peace summit. Russia's Vladimir Putin and Germany's Angela Merkel spoke about granting Donbass a special status.
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