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Russia's war in Ukraine

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Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Millions of people have fled Ukraine; others have stayed to fight.

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News

4 hours ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy visits flood-hit region after dam breach

June 7, 2023

Ukraine updates: Kakhovka dam flooding to immerse more areas

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Reports & Analysis

Ukraine-Krieg - Selenskyj besucht Flutgebiet

Zelenskyy visits flood-hit region of Kherson

Zelenskyy visits flood-hit region of Kherson

Ukraine’s president says international aid groups are not doing enough to help people dealing with the dam collapse.
Conflicts3 hours ago02:17 min
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow has abandoned people in areas under its control.

Ukraine demands more aid for dam disaster

Ukraine demands more aid for dam disaster

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow has abandoned people in areas under its control.
Conflicts16 hours ago02:15 min
Elena Kolbasnikova with her lawyer Markus Beisicht in a courtoom

Cologne court fines pro-Russia Ukrainian

Cologne court fines pro-Russia Ukrainian

Elena Kolbasnikova has spoken out in support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
SocietyJune 7, 2023
Aerial view of flooded areas of Kherson

Evacuees flee floodwaters from destroyed Ukraine dam

Evacuees flee floodwaters from destroyed Ukraine dam

The Kakhovka Dam collapse has brought more misery to civilians on the front lines between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
ConflictsJune 7, 202302:07 min
Ukraine Krieg | Zerstörte Nova Khakovka Talsperre

Ukraine: Destroyed Kakhovka dam amounts to 'ecocide'

Ukraine: Destroyed Kakhovka dam amounts to 'ecocide'

The destruction of a major dam in Ukraine is catastrophic for both people and the environment.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 7, 2023
Fires burn in bombed out buildings

Climate another casualty of the war in Ukraine

Climate another casualty of the war in Ukraine

The war's carbon bootprint is similar to the entire emissions of Belgium, conflict emission experts say.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 7, 2023
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In the spotlight

Russian President Vladimir Putin drinks champagne during a ceremony

Russian wineries maintain production despite EU sanctions

Putin's favorite vintners have been trying to import supplies despite EU sanctions. DW investigates.
BusinessJune 3, 2023
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shake hands at a joint news briefing, in Kyiv, Ukraine.

NATO foreign ministers debate Ukraine’s status

NATO foreign ministers meet in Oslo to discuss what to offer Kyiv: Pathway to membership or just a status upgrade?
PoliticsMay 30, 2023
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych in action

Ukrainian athletes against boycott of international events

Ukraine doesn't want its athletes competing against Russians. But some think that sends the wrong message.
SportsMay 14, 2023
Band Ragapop, musicians on stage, dark scene

Dancing through the war: Ukrainian music scene thrives

Ukrainian bands are defying the war and performing at home — and across Europe, too, to raise funds for Ukraine.
CultureMay 11, 2023
A woman's hand holds a Russian passport

Russia forces occupied Ukrainians to change citizenship

Ukrainians living in the occupied east are being forced to take Russian citizenship or face deportation.
ConflictsMay 5, 2023
Fokus Europa | Rumänien und das Minenproblem

Romania on alert for naval mines

Due to the war in Ukraine, there are naval mines in the Black Sea. They threaten Romania's coasts.
ConflictsMay 4, 202304:56 min
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PoliticsMarch 22, 2023
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ConflictsMarch 10, 2023
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When all else fails, try self-awareness

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BusinessJuly 29, 2022