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Janina Semenova
Likes delving into geopolitics and complex issues for DW's Mapped Out series.
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Featured stories by Janina Semenova
What's the real story of the US-Mexico border wall?
Donald Trump promised to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. But the efforts to fortify it didn't start with him.
How the EU compromised its values on migration
The European Union is struggling to deal with migration, and the consequences for migrants and refugees are dire.
Why Iran and Israel are enemies
The attack on Iran's embassy and launch of drones against Israel escalated tensions. "Mapped Out" examines the conflict.
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Stories by Janina Semenova
Despite fighting, Kremlin shows 'normal' school year start
Despite fighting, Kremlin shows 'normal' school year start
For pupils in regions bordering Ukraine, the new school year means classes may be held in wartime conditions.
How Russia's army uses cash bonuses to find new recruits
How Russia's army uses cash bonuses to find new recruits
Russia steps up its recruitment of soliders after Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region — including with cash.
Kursk fighting: What Russian TV viewers don't see
Kursk fighting: What Russian TV viewers don't see
State media are putting a postive spin on events, but families of frontline troops are becoming increasingly dismayed.
What's behind Ukraine's Kursk operation in Russia?
What's behind Ukraine's Kursk operation in Russia?
Moscow has sent reinforcements to its southern Kursk border region, after Ukrainian troops moved into the area.
How Putin recycles his war strategies
How Putin recycles his war strategies
Vladimir Putin's first war in the Russian republic of Chechnya shows us what could still be ahead for Ukraine.
Why is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so hard to resolve?
Why is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so hard to resolve?
Amid a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, DW looks at possible solutions to the complex issue.
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