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Finland is saying 'nyet' to Russian leader Vladimir Putin

Konstantin Eggert

Finland's membership in NATO would be a slap in the face for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A Saudi man smokes a cigarette and reads something on his mobile phone in Riyadh

How cybercrime laws are silencing dissent in Mideast

Many Mideast countries misuse cybercrime legislation to crush dissent. Could a new UN treaty save critics?

UEFA ushers in Super League by stealth

Matt Pearson

In passing Champions League "reforms," football’s so-called protectors have let the game down again, says Matt Pearson.

The German chancellor puts a clear message across

Sabine Kinkartz

In his speech marking the end of WW II, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has found clear words to explain his Ukraine policy.

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Russia's post-'Victory' era

Ivan Preobrazhensky

The invasion of Ukraine marks the beginning of a new era for Russia — and a future that looks very far from rosy.

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Pope Francis clearly points the finger at Russia

Christoph Strack

Pope Francis finally blames Putin as responsible for the war and suffering in Ukraine, writes DW's Christoph Strack.

Supreme Court shows disregard for women's lives

Carla Bleiker

The US Supreme Court plans to get rid of federal abortion rights ― a dangerous, callous step, writes DW's Carla Bleiker.

Female journalists in Africa face too much danger

Tobore Ovuorie

Women who seek the truth in Africa put their lives and well-being at risk, writes Nigerian journalist Tobore Ovuorie.

A tug-of-war over press freedom

Can Dündar

Authoritarian rulers are increasingly suppressing press freedom. Amid doom and gloom, there are still signs of hope.

Putin has gravely miscalculated

Miodrag Soric

The Russian president has achieved a lot since his forces invaded Ukraine. But it's the opposite of what he wanted.

Germany's 'can't do' chancellor

Cristina Burack

Is Germany really "doing everything" possible for Ukraine as Olaf Scholz says? Perhaps not, DW's Cristina Burack writes.

Boris, it's time to get serious!

Jens Krepela

Former tennis star Boris Becker has been sent to prison in the UK. That was the logical step, DW's Jens Krepela writes.

Turkey's judiciary does government's bidding

Erkan Arikan

The life sentence for Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala is no surprise, says DW's Erkan Arikan.

Ukrainischer Schriftsteller Yuri Andrukhovych

Why Ukrainians distrust Steinmeier so much

Yuri Andrukhovych

Few Germans know of Steinmeier's past diplomacy but it's the reason why the German president is not welcome in Kyiv.

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Macron needs to bring France back together

Lisa Louis

President Macron needs to adapt his ways and program to stop the far right from rising further, Lisa Louis writes.

Fußball Bundesliga | Bayern München v Borussia Dortmund

Opinion: Bayern Munich's 10th title - joy or relief?

Bayern Munich have won 10 consecutive Bundesliga titles, but what to do if the winners are more relieved than happy?

Wimbledon ban punishes the wrong people

David Vorholt

Wimbledon wants to ban players from Russia and Belarus. It's right to take a stand against the war, but not this way.

Germany, scapegoat of the Ukraine war

Marco Müller

Criticism of Berlin is unfair says Marco Müller — Germany is doing more to help Ukraine than almost any other country.

Why climate action holds the key to German security

Sherri Goodman

Germany must do everything it can to end its dependence on fossil fuels from Russia.

Europe must maintain relations with Mali

Dirke Köpp

The EU's decision to limit the training of Malian soldiers is long overdue, but Europe must not leave Mali in the lurch.

Ukraine's snub to the German president is wrong

Rosalia Romaniec

Frank-Walter Steinmeier planned to travel to Kyiv but was rebuffed. That's a bad decision, says DW's Rosalia Romaniec.

Opinion: Bayern's recruitment to blame for exit, not tactics

Mark Meadows

Bayern's years of odd transfer dealings hasn't helped Julian Nagelsmann's cause, writes Mark Meadows.

Shanghai in lockdown: China at a crossroads

Vincent Brussee

Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown is bruising for its citizens and businesses, Vincent Brussee writes.

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France is facing an attack on its democracy

French voters will need to ask themselves if they want to preserve their democracy, Lisa Louis writes.

Vaccine mandate: A political disaster

Jens Thurau

The spectacular failure of the vaccine mandate has undermined trust in Germany's COVID-19 policy, says Jens Thurau.

Political chaos doesn't augur well for Pakistan's democracy

Adnan Ishaq

PM Imran Khan may take his fight to the streets after a setback in Pakistan's top court, DW's Adnan Ishaq writes.

Protesters hold signs reading "embargo on Russian oil and gas" at a demonstration in support of Ukraine outside the German Bundestag in Berlin

Ukraine war sparks major shift in Germany's energy opinions

Most Germans are willing to tolerate nuclear power as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a new poll shows.

Netflix's African reality series fails to impress

Tobore Ovuorie

African celebs are sandwiched in a glossy-but-gossipy reality show with disturbing narratives, writes Tobore Ovuorie.

Germany needs a new business model

Henrik Böhme

The Ukraine war is threatening Germany's business model. Rapid decarbonization could be a new way toward the future.

Bucha: Dark despotism may not win

Eugen Theise

Bucha shows there will only be peace in Europe if Russia loses militarily in Ukraine, writes DW's Eugen Theise.

Orban needs to change course in Hungary

Dora Diseri

DW's Dora Diseri analyzes why the Hungarian prime minister remains so popular.

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Brussels or Moscow? Vucic needs to decide

Volker Wagener

The Serbian president who won reelection has to choose between Brussels or Moscow, says DW's Volker Wagener.

Russian invasion a chance to reignite climate fight

Alistair Walsh

The Russian gas crisis is a wake-up call to ditch fossil fuels once and for all.

Opinion: Finally Bundesliga stadiums are full again

Andreas Sten-Ziemons

The great atmosphere at Bundesliga games is an argument to get vaccinated, writes DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons.

Russia's German collaborators

Miodrag Soric

Businesses that continue to operate in Russia will have to withdraw sooner or later, DW's Miodrag Soric writes.

World Cup draw boosts Germany's prospects

Jonathan Harding

The 2022 World Cup draw has boosted Hansi Flick's chances of delivering a good tournament.

Don't let the Taliban suppress girls' education

Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi

The West must not simply stand by and watch how the Taliban turn back the clock in Afghanistan.

The slap-in-the-face Oscars

Stefan Dege

Sunday's gala was supposed to be a turning point; instead it brought the Oscars to their nadir, DW's Stefan Dege writes.

Biden gives strong speech on Ukraine

Bartosz Dudek

Joe Biden's speech in Warsaw had strong words for Vladimir Putin, but even stronger words in support of a free world.

Ukraine war ushers in Europe's 'new normal'

Bernd Riegert

What will be the result of this war in Europe? The military alliance has to think of the future and boost its defenses.

Putin's war in Ukraine may still fail

Roman Goncharenko

One month into Russia's invasion and one thing is clear: Ukraine can stop Putin, but it needs more help.

Targeting India for buying Russian oil smacks of hypocrisy

Ashutosh Pandey

In buying Russian oil, New Delhi is keeping its self-interest at the fore, much as the West does, says Ashutosh Pandey.

'Freedom Day' is a slap in the face of history

Martin Muno

Calling the lifting of pandemic restrictions "Freedom Day" is cynical and stupid, DW's Martin Muno writes.

Bayern the only team that can stop Bayern

Jonathan Harding

The only thing that can stop Bayern Munich from finishing the season as strongly as they want to is Bayern Munich.

Freezing in our homes won't help Ukraine

Nemanja Rujevic

A ban on Russian gas and oil imports will only harm Germany and won't impact the war in Ukraine.

Solidarity without action is not enough

Katharina Kroll

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is disappointed in Germany. And he should be because words alone are not enough.

Trip to Ukraine a courageous show of solidarity

Bartosz Dudek

The Polish, Czech and Slovenian premiers visit to Kyiv has a huge symbolic significance, says DW's Bartosz Dudek.