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A US soldier next to ATACMS weapons

A US soldier next to ATACMS weapons

US missiles help Kyiv fight 'meat grinder tactics'

Former US Army commander Ben Hodges says long-range weapons will enable Ukraine to cut Russia's manpower advantage.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (file photo)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (file photo)

Blinken promises more support for Ukraine

Meanwhile, Russia launched its first missile attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv in over two months.

Tracers and searchlights are seen in the night sky as Ukrainian servicemen search and fire at a drone during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine

Tracers and searchlights are seen in the night sky as Ukrainian servicemen search and fire at a drone during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine

Russian drone strikes cause destruction in Kyiv

The Russian air attack on on the Ukrainian capital damaged buildings, roads and several power lines in the city.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte talk at their meeting in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte talk at their meeting in Kyiv.

New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Kyiv on first official trip

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has visited the Ukrainian capital on his first official trip since taking office.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte shake hands

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte shake hands

NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Kyiv

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is visiting Kyiv on his first official trip since taking the role.

A woman and a man are seen sitting at a table talking during a speed-dating event in Kyiv

A woman and a man are seen sitting at a table talking during a speed-dating event in Kyiv

Russian war in Ukraine upends Kyiv's dating scene

With war in Ukraine disrupting romantic relationships, a speed-dating event in Kyiv is attempting to reignite the spark.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov

Ukraine: Biden calls Germany meeting of Kyiv allies

US President Joe Biden has said he will convene a high-level meeting of 50 Ukrainian allies in Germany next month.

A portrait of Kira Rudik, leader of the Ukrainian opposition party Golos

A portrait of Kira Rudik, leader of the Ukrainian opposition party Golos

Ukrainian MP: Kursk incursion shows Putin is bluffing

Will the West betray Ukraine? Opposition leader Kira Rudik says much will on ride on the US election outcome.

Two Ukrainian F-16 fighting aircrafts are seen in the air

Two Ukrainian F-16 fighting aircrafts are seen in the air

Kyiv deploys F-16s to counter latest Russian missile assault

Zelenskyy confirmed the use of F-16 fighter jets to repel the biggest Russian air raid on Ukraine since the war began.

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Russia strikes Ukraine with missile barrage

Security analyst Marina Miron, King’s College London, speaks with DW.

burned out car in front of destroyed buildings with emergency workers working in the background

burned out car in front of destroyed buildings with emergency workers working in the background

Kyiv tight-lipped about its strategic aims in Kursk region

Ukraine's surprise cross-border offensive is now in its sixth day with Ukrainian troops seemingly still advancing.

A man looks at an apartment building damaged after a downed Ukrainian missile had fallen on it and a fire broke out, in the city of Kursk

A man looks at an apartment building damaged after a downed Ukrainian missile had fallen on it and a fire broke out, in the city of Kursk

Details about Ukraine's Kursk region incursion 'unclear'

Speaking from Kyiv, DW correspondent Nick Connolly said Ukraine has remained fairly tight-lipped about the ongoing incursion in the Kursk border region.

A kneeling man and woman kiss while another person lies on her back motionless.

A kneeling man and woman kiss while another person lies on her back motionless.

Why is Ukraine's theater scene thriving amid war?

Despite the overwhelming risks of war, Ukrainians still stand in line for hours or wait months for theater tickets.

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Ukraine | ukrainische Soldaten in Luhansk

How has Ukraine survived Russia’s war?

Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko refuses to give up hope, telling DW "life will prevail."

Young people at the festival's entrance

Young people at the festival's entrance

Kyiv holds music festival despite war

Ukraine's largest music festival, Atlas United, has taken place for the first time since Russia invaded in early 2022.

People wearing masks hold up what appears to be a cable outside Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital that was damaged during Russian missile strikes

People wearing masks hold up what appears to be a cable outside Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital that was damaged during Russian missile strikes

Meet those treating Kyiv's children in destroyed hospital

In Ukraine's capital Kyiv, doctors and nurses continue treating children as best they can at a damaged hospital.

Rescuers work at Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv that was damaged during a Russian missile strike

Rescuers work at Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv that was damaged during a Russian missile strike

Security Council meets after strike on hospital in Ukraine

The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting after the missile attack on Ukraine's biggest children's hospital.

Screen shots of X posts claiming Ukraine had bombed a children's hospital in Kyiv, showing images of a smoking building and missile schematics as evidence. The image is marked 'False'

Screen shots of X posts claiming Ukraine had bombed a children's hospital in Kyiv, showing images of a smoking building and missile schematics as evidence. The image is marked 'False'

Fact check: Ukraine did not bomb a hospital in Kyiv

Russia blamed Ukraine for a missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv. What is behind the claims?

Golden buckle in the shape of a knot against a black background

Golden buckle in the shape of a knot against a black background

Treasures of Crimea: 'Scythian gold' on show in Kyiv

Ukraine fought for almost 10 years for the return of Crimean archaeological treasures. Now they're on display in Kyiv.

a woman wearing a dust mask and a blue top amongst other people clearing rubble after a missile attack

a woman wearing a dust mask and a blue top amongst other people clearing rubble after a missile attack

Russian missiles hit hospital in Kyiv, killing dozens

Russia has launched its largest air strikes in months, firing dozens of missiles at multiple cities across Ukraine.

A Ukrainian army sniper faces Russian troops near Bakhmut

A Ukrainian army sniper faces Russian troops near Bakhmut

'Historic' deal to fund Kyiv using frozen Russian assets

G7 leaders have backed a multibillion-dollar deal to use the interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

Close-up of the face of a young bearded man

Close-up of the face of a young bearded man

Ukrainian teacher from Kyiv joins the fight against Russia

Civilian life in Ukraine has become impossible, said a teacher who has now volunteered to fight against Russia.

A Taurus KEPD fighter jet in flight

A Taurus KEPD fighter jet in flight

Ukraine war: West mulls easing weapons restrictions for Kyiv

As Russia's troops are gaining ground, some call for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons against targets in Russia.

G7 Finanzminister Treffen Italien

G7 Finanzminister Treffen Italien

G7 makes 'progress,' but no deal on Russian assets for Kyiv

G7 finance ministers discusssed options for using interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, military vehicles are seen driving along a road flanked by forest.

In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, military vehicles are seen driving along a road flanked by forest.

Russia announces tactical nuclear weapons drills

The announcement coincided with a visit of Germany's FM Baerbock to Kyiv.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in 2024, Ukrainian flags are visible in the background

Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in 2024, Ukrainian flags are visible in the background

Can Ukraine's Zelenskyy stay in power without an election?

President Zelenskyy's term officially ends May 20. But a scheduled election was postponed in March due to the war.

Paramedics help an injured Kharkiv resident.

Paramedics help an injured Kharkiv resident.

Kyiv accuses Russia of targeting civilians in Kharkiv region

Ukraine has accused Russia of targeting civilians, which Moscow has consistently denies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspects the fortification lines in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspects the fortification lines in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Kyiv orders all-out defense against Russia in Kharkiv region

While Kyiv works to stabilize the situation on the northern frontlines, Russia's cross-border incursion continues.

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian soldiers fire at a Russian position with a howitzer mounted on a truck

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian soldiers fire at a Russian position with a howitzer mounted on a truck

Kyiv: Russia setting its sights on Ukraine's northeast

Ukraine's president Zelenskyy confirms there's heavy fighting in the Kharkiv region.

Shelter in Sumy for people from occupied territories who cross Russian-Ukrainian border in Kolotilovka-Pokrovka

Shelter in Sumy for people from occupied territories who cross Russian-Ukrainian border in Kolotilovka-Pokrovka

Border escape: Ukrainians flee Russian-occupied territories

Ukrainian civilians tell DW their stories of fleeing Russian-occupied territories via the only open border crossing.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna speaks into a DW microphone

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna speaks into a DW microphone

Kyiv expects NATO to announce measures on securing airspace

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna told DW about what she expects from NATO's Washington summit in July.

Polen | Ausweisausgabe Ukraine

Polen | Ausweisausgabe Ukraine

Kyiv's rules for military-age men abroad causes anger, doubt

Authorities want to ensure that Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years old living abroad return home.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky

Ukraine says eastern front has 'deteriorated significantly'

Kyiv's military is struggling as Russia intensifies its efforts to move forward in the east of the country.

Several Ukrainian children sit in a circle to relieve trauma in one of their therapy workshops.

Several Ukrainian children sit in a circle to relieve trauma in one of their therapy workshops.

Kyiv group helps kids cope with trauma of war

The loss of home, security, family and friends due to war with Russia has left Ukrainian children immensely traumatized.

A view of Judge Yevhen Mezentsev in his combat uniform in front of a museum-era machine gun he and his colleagues use to shoot down Russian drones

A view of Judge Yevhen Mezentsev in his combat uniform in front of a museum-era machine gun he and his colleagues use to shoot down Russian drones

Ukraine: Kyiv's 'drone hunters' defend city against Russia

As Russia steps up its air campaign against Ukraine, judges in Kyiv have swapped robes for camouflage.

Man loads missile fragment into armored demining truck outside of five-story building

Man loads missile fragment into armored demining truck outside of five-story building

Russia launches massive air attack on Kyiv

Russia has launched its largest missile and drone attack on Kyiv in weeks, causing residential damage and casualties.

A destroyed Russian tank in the yard of a private house in Hostomel,

A destroyed Russian tank in the yard of a private house in Hostomel,

Germany looks into war crime reports in Ukraine

Russian soldiers are accused of firing on civilian cars in Hostomel two years ago. A German investigation is underway.

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo pictured during a joint meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo pictured during a joint meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion

Western leaders have taken part in a ceremony in Kyiv marking the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Ukraine | Krieg | Raketenangriff auf Charkiw

Ukraine | Krieg | Raketenangriff auf Charkiw

Russian strikes kill dozens in cities across Ukraine

Russian forces carry out a large-scale missile attacks hitting various cities across Ukraine.

People remove debris at a food market following what local Russian-installed authorities say was a Ukrainian military strike

People remove debris at a food market following what local Russian-installed authorities say was a Ukrainian military strike

Russia blames Kyiv for deadly blasts in Donetsk

Ukrainian forces have denied claims by Kremlin-installed officials that they killed at least 25 people in Donetsk.

A Russian A-50 early warning plane flies over Red Square in Moscow

A Russian A-50 early warning plane flies over Red Square in Moscow

How Kyiv shooting down a Russian spy plane could impact war

Analysts lay out the potential military consequences for Kyiv and Moscow if the claim is accurate.

Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis (L), Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office C), and Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic WEF (R) in Davos

Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis (L), Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office C), and Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic WEF (R) in Davos

Delegates meet in Davos to discuss Kyiv peace plan

Around 120 national security advisors are set to join talks. Russia was not invited and has dismissed the event.

Local residents remove debris at the site where a house was destroyed in a Russian missile strike in the town of Zmiiv (Kharkiv region)

Local residents remove debris at the site where a house was destroyed in a Russian missile strike in the town of Zmiiv (Kharkiv region)

Russia launches air strikes on Ukraine

Missiles struck targets across the country, including a shopping center and high-rise buildings.

Two men sit on a bench with their backs to the camera in front of a wall with dozens of photos of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war. The man on the right is in uniform, and has put his arm around the other.

Two men sit on a bench with their backs to the camera in front of a wall with dozens of photos of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war. The man on the right is in uniform, and has put his arm around the other.

Ukraine: Life goes on in wartime

For nearly two years, Ukrainians have been living with the consequences of Russia's invasion. There's no end in sight.

People gather around a large crater outside a residential building in Kharkiv that was damaged in a Russian missile strike

People gather around a large crater outside a residential building in Kharkiv that was damaged in a Russian missile strike

Ukraine's Kyiv and Kharkiv hit by Russian strikes

Zelenskyy credited Western air defence systems for averting greater damage as residential areas suffer serious blows.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with servicemen involved in the special military operation at Vishnevsky Central Military Clinical Hospital on January 1, 2024

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with servicemen involved in the special military operation at Vishnevsky Central Military Clinical Hospital on January 1, 2024

Russia to 'intensify' attacks on Ukraine, Putin warns

The Russian president vowed to step up attacks on "military installations" following Ukraine's strike on Belgorod.

A view shows the Kharkiv Palace Hotel heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike

A view shows the Kharkiv Palace Hotel heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike

Russia targets Kharkiv in latest strikes on Ukraine

Russia said the attack on Kharkiv was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod a day earlier.

Ukraine Angriff von Russland auf Kyiv

Ukraine Angriff von Russland auf Kyiv

Russia launches fresh air assault on Ukraine

Russia's intensified assaults on Ukraine in the last week of 2023 leave civilians fearful of an uncertain new year.

Smoke rises over a residential building in Kyiv after a Russian missile and drone strike

Smoke rises over a residential building in Kyiv after a Russian missile and drone strike

Ukraine's air defenses overwhelmed by Russian assault

Kyiv is looking to Western allies to make good on the promised delivery of defensive missiles.

More than half of Ukraine's children have been displaced at some point during the war.

More than half of Ukraine's children have been displaced at some point during the war.

Children affected by Ukraine war find help at special school

A school in Kyiv provides a special educational environment for Ukrainian children who have, for example, lost a parent.