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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 man in military uniform in front of control panels at a former Ukrainian nuclear command center

What would it take for Ukrainians to feel secure?

What would it take for Ukrainians to feel secure?

Many Ukrainians now regret giving up their arsenal of nuclear weapons after the end of the Cold War.
ConflictsDecember 23, 202405:20 min
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
A row of Chocolate Santa Claus figurines sit in a box on a shelf in a German supermarket

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

The rising price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales.
BusinessDecember 23, 2024
buildings destroyed by shelling in a village close to Ukraine’s northeastern border with Russia

Living with daily shelling on Ukraine's northeastern border

Living with daily shelling on Ukraine's northeastern border

In Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, Russian strikes have become increasingly destructive in recent months.
ConflictsDecember 21, 202402:56 min
A fire department vehicle is seen next to a damaged building in Kyiv

Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv

Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv

Russia has bombarded Ukraine's capital with ballistic missiles in what it calls a retaliatory attack.
ConflictsDecember 20, 202401:38 min
Soldiers on a Russian T-90M Proryv tank

Survey: Germans fear Russia — and political instability

Survey: Germans fear Russia — and political instability

Germans fear Russia will attack other countries. And they want a change of government at home, a new poll shows.
PoliticsDecember 20, 2024
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In the spotlight

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 boy dressed in a blue jumper covers his eye, while crying

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
Belarusian volunteer soldiers in a combat mission

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

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