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Russia has the largest area of any country, extending over northern Asia and large parts of Eastern Europe. It is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. In February 2022, it launched an invasion of Ukraine.

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December 23, 2024

Over 1,000 North Korean casualties in Ukraine war — Seoul

December 23, 2024

Slovakia's PM Fico visits Moscow amid Ukraine gas dispute

December 22, 2024

German defense minister warns of Russian 'hybrid warfare'

December 20, 2024

Ukraine updates: Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one

December 19, 2024

Putin sees shortfalls in Kirillov killing, but not in Syria

December 18, 2024

Russia detains suspect over General Igor Kirillov's killing

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico (center L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin (center R) shake hands during a meeting in the Kremlin.

Slovakia's appeal for Russian gas

Slovakia's appeal for Russian gas

Ukraine will not renew gas transit contracts for Russian gas into Slovakia. The EU member state is upset.
BusinessDecember 23, 202401:40 min
John Bolton, former US National Security Advisor, speaks during a forum discussion (file photo)

Bolton: 'Putin knows how to play with Trump'

Bolton: 'Putin knows how to play with Trump'

Donald Trump's former national security adviser speaks with DW's Washington bureau chief, Ines Pohl.
PoliticsDecember 19, 202403:52 min
A man holds a flag adopted by the Syrian new rulers, after Syria's Bashar Assad was ousted, in central Damascus, Syria.

Which countries win, which lose from the upheaval in Syria?

Which countries win, which lose from the upheaval in Syria?

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has direct consequences for several countries. DW takes a closer look.
PoliticsDecember 18, 202402:57 min
Igor Kirillov in a green military uniform

Igor Kirillov — the Russian top general killed by Ukraine

Igor Kirillov — the Russian top general killed by Ukraine

Igor Kirillov ran Russia's nuclear, biological and chemical defense forces.
ConflictsDecember 18, 2024
A person stands in front of a destroyed building and next to the charred remains of an electric scooter

Ukraine claims responsibility for killing of Russian general

Ukraine claims responsibility for killing of Russian general

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov died after an explosive device was detonated in a residential area in Moscow.
ConflictsDecember 17, 202401:21 min
Seagulls seen by Crimean Bridge across the Strait of Kerch

Ukraine: Oil spill off Crimea poses huge environmental risk

Ukraine: Oil spill off Crimea poses huge environmental risk

With oil from a huge spill now reaching the shores of the Kerch Strait, environmental groups are fearing the worst.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 17, 2024
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A group of deminers sweep a forested, snowy area with detectors looking for 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 Russian soldier fires a weapon in the Kursk region

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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JuicyFields cannabis scam: New revelations come to light

After DW's Cannabis Cowboys podcast, several European journalists investigated the scam. What did they find?
BusinessDecember 3, 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
A bank teller holds in her hands 5,000 rouble banknotes

Russia in panic as US sanctions trigger ruble collapse

Russia's currency has fallen sharply in recent days, putting pressure on the country's strained financial system.
BusinessNovember 28, 2024
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