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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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November 4, 2024

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November 4, 2024

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November 3, 2024

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October 31, 2024

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Alexander, a deserter from the Russian army, stands on a beach with the ocean behind him.

Russian army deserter flees Ukraine front lines to France

Russian army deserter flees Ukraine front lines to France

Alexander fled Russia's war in Ukraine, not wanting to kill or be killed. He is now trying to help other army deserters.
ConflictsNovember 5, 202403:23 min
Two men wear military uniforms and helmets and aim weapons at an unknown target. They are in a forest.

Ukraine recruits incarcerated people to fight Russia

Ukraine recruits incarcerated people to fight Russia

Facing a shortage of troops, Ukraine has started releasing people from prisons if they sign up to fight against Russia.
ConflictsNovember 4, 202404:32 min
A row of soldiers are seen from behind, rifles slung over their shoulders

Fleeing Ukraine war, Russian deserters find refuge in France

Fleeing Ukraine war, Russian deserters find refuge in France

France has become the first EU country to admit former Russian soldiers without ID, who are hoping to apply for asylum.
ConflictsNovember 2, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower

Ukrainians weigh options ahead of high-stakes US election

Ukrainians weigh options ahead of high-stakes US election

With polls showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tied, Ukrainians wonder what the candidates might mean for them.
ConflictsNovember 1, 202404:33 min
Russian and North Korean flags waving at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region

Ukraine says North Korean troops to join Russia

Ukraine says North Korean troops to join Russia

Ukraine and its allies expect that thousands of North Korean soldiers will be deployed to assist Russia's war effort.
ConflictsNovember 1, 2024
Activists swimming in the Baltic Sea in front of a ship carrying Russian oil, holding up a banner reading 'no money for war'

Russian oil tankers threaten Baltic Sea environment

Russian oil tankers threaten Baltic Sea environment

Hundreds of Russian oil tankers pass through the Baltic Sea. Many of them are dilapidated and uninsured.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 31, 2024
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In the spotlight

A man in glasses and a suit (Finland's President Alexander Stubb) stands in front of EU and Finnish flags

Finland's president says NATO key to EU security, US power

President Alexander Stubb told DW NATO is key to European security, voicing no doubt Ukraine will join the alliance.
PoliticsOctober 23, 2024
Film still from 'Of Caravan and the Dogs': people in a office sit and discuss.

Kurov documentary traces Russian crackdown on free speech

Askold Kurov's film "Of Caravan and the Dogs" shows how Russia shut down independent media after invading Ukraine.
FilmOctober 17, 2024
An American flag flies next to a German flag against a clear blue sky.

How close are Germany and the US?

The ties that bind the US and Germany are strong and deep. At the same time, they're fragile and need constant tending.
PoliticsOctober 17, 2024
France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as they arrive for the family picture during an EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Brussels on October 16, 2024.

EU, Gulf states seek give and take on Ukraine, Middle East

EU states wanted tougher language on Russia, while Gulf countries sought stronger words on Israel and the Middle East.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the September 10 debate

Harris vs. Trump on abortion, Israel and other key issues

US voters pick a new president on November 5. Where do both candidates stand on issues like abortion and the economy?
PoliticsOctober 15, 2024
A view of a nuclear power plant and overgrown grass

Ukraine: Nikopol residents talk of life on the front line

Once a thriving industrial hub, Nikopol in southern Ukraine has seen its population halved since February 2022.
ConflictsOctober 12, 2024
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