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Ukraine

Ukraine is the largest country by area in Europe, if Russia is excluded. On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, leading to a prolonged conflict.

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Reports & Analysis

A group of deminers sweep a forested, snowy area with detectors looking for land mines

Ukrainian war veterans help clear land mines

Ukrainian war veterans help clear land mines

An estimated 2 million mines are scattered across Ukraine. DW spoke with veterans who are working to clear the land.
ConflictsDecember 12, 202402:51 min
A Ukrainian tank in a wooded area on the Ukrainian-Russian border

Ukrainian forces struggle to retain control of Russian land

Ukrainian forces struggle to retain control of Russian land

Whether the Ukrainians can hold onto parts of Russia's Kursk region is a question no one on the front lines can answer.
ConflictsDecember 11, 202403:09 min
A boy dressed in a blue jumper covers his eye, while crying

Violence against children worldwide at an 'all-time high'

Violence against children worldwide at an 'all-time high'

In times of armed conflict, children are not only exposed to deadly violence, but face hunger, illness and exploitation.
ConflictsDecember 8, 2024
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock shakes hands with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing on December 2

What do Chinese people think about Germany?

What do Chinese people think about Germany?

Experts in China recently compiled important information about German politics and society in an annual report.
PoliticsDecember 8, 2024
Belarusian volunteer soldiers in a combat mission

Belarusians fighting for Ukraine seek refuge in EU

Belarusians fighting for Ukraine seek refuge in EU

Hundreds of Belarusians have volunteered to fight for Ukraine, only to be denied permission to stay in the country.
ConflictsDecember 7, 2024
A Russian soldier fires a weapon in the Kursk region

Yemenis forcefully recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Yemenis forcefully recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Witnesses told DW that hundreds of young Yemenis have been lured to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine.
ConflictsDecember 7, 2024
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In the spotlight

A screenshot of a social media post on X claiming Zelenskyy bought a luxury hotel in France

Fact check: No, Zelenskyy didn't buy a luxury hotel

False claims about Volodymyr Zelenskyy buying a luxury hotel are the latest attempts to discredit Ukraine's president.
PoliticsDecember 5, 2024
Olaf Scholz standing next to a Gepart battle tank

Ukraine: Which weapons is Germany supplying?

From battle tanks to anti-aircraft defense systems: Germany has been one of the main suppliers of weapons to Ukraine.
ConflictsDecember 4, 2024
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Ukraine pushes for NATO membership, but it's complicated

Ukraine has said that allowing parts of the country to join NATO immediately will pave the way for peace.
PoliticsDecember 3, 2024
Two Leopard 2 A6 heavy battle tanks and a Puma infantry fighting vehicle of the Bundeswehr's 9th Panzer Training Brigade participate in a demonstration of capabilities in Munster, Germany

SIPRI: Weapons trade booming worldwide, especially in Russia

The Sweden-based peace research institute found that arms manufacturers' revenue rose in Russia and the Middle East.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2024
A blaze of fire and black smoke is seen behind the wires at an electrical substation in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

EU begins increased export of electricity to Ukraine

In a bid to keep Ukrainians warm this winter, the European Union will now increase electricity exports to Ukraine.
ConflictsDecember 1, 202402:28 min
A Russian flag is seen on a laptop, with a larger screen behind displaying computer code

What is hybrid warfare?

Western intelligence agencies accuse Russia of increasingly engaging in hybrid warfare since invading Ukraine.
PoliticsNovember 30, 2024
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