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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has killed tens of thousands, decimated civilian infrastructure and sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people. It has also upended food and energy security around the world.

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November 22, 2024

Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea, Seoul says

November 21, 2024

Ukraine updates: Putin says 'medium-range' missile tested

November 20, 2024

Ukraine fires ATACMS missiles into Russia, officials say

November 17, 2024

Ukraine: US to let Kyiv strike deep inside Russia — reports

November 17, 2024

Ukraine faces 'one of largest' Russian aerial assaults

November 16, 2024

G7 reaffirms support for Ukraine as war milestone approaches

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A man holds a yellow brochure titled "If the crisis or war comes" in Swedish

Nordic countries ramping up civil defense amid Ukraine war

Nordic countries ramping up civil defense amid Ukraine war

Emergency prepardness guides are not new in Sweden, Finland and Norway. The feeling of an impending Russian threat is.
ConflictsNovember 22, 2024
Firefighters work at the site of a Russian missile strike in Dnipro

What is Russia's new "Oreshnik" missile?

What is Russia's new "Oreshnik" missile?

DW looks at what the missile can achieve and what signals Russia is sending by using it.
ConflictsNovember 22, 202402:35 min
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'Putin only understands word of force'

'Putin only understands word of force'

Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur speaks to DW’s Nina Haase about Europe’s security challenges.
PoliticsNovember 22, 202437:59 min
Firefighters work at the site of a Russian missile strike in Dnipro, Ukraine

Russia fires new nuclear-capable missile at Ukraine

Russia fires new nuclear-capable missile at Ukraine

Russia hit Ukraine with a new ballistic missile believed to be capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads.
ConflictsNovember 22, 202402:24 min
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looking strained as he listens to a briefing on the situation on the frontlines

Ukraine: Pressure mounts for peace deal with Russia

Ukraine: Pressure mounts for peace deal with Russia

Ukraine is under increasing military and political pressure to discuss a possible end to the war with Russia.
ConflictsNovember 22, 202402:11 min
Viewed from the front, a line of green military vehicles on parade, each bearing a huge green missile. In the background, a pink building decorated with a hammer and sickle logo in a red and gold star.

Russia expands criteria for a nuclear strike

Russia expands criteria for a nuclear strike

The Kremlin has given the go-ahead to use nuclear weapons in response to "aggression with conventional weapons."
PoliticsNovember 21, 2024
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Screenshot of a social media threat showing a video in the middle of Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking. The video has the words "Nuclear Deterrence" underneath. It is labelled as "Misleading"

Fact check: Is Putin threatening to use nuclear weapons?

Videos allegedly showing Putin's response to Biden's decision on the use of US missiles are circulating on social media.
ConflictsNovember 20, 2024
A drone view of damaged buidings after a Russian strike

1,000 days of war in Ukraine in graphics

The numbers behind a war that has led to an estimated 1 million deaths and displaced several million more people.
ConflictsNovember 18, 2024
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Moldova torn between Europe, Russia

There's a deep rift between pro-Europe and pro-Russia sentiments in Moldova. Can the two sides reach an understanding?
PoliticsNovember 18, 202405:55 min
US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin give a joint news conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki in 2018.

Former Trump adviser: Strength 'only thing that stops Putin'

Donald Trump's former adviser, H.R. McMaster, told DW the US must "provide Ukraine with the full range of capabilities."
PoliticsNovember 16, 2024
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Russian deserters risk deportation from Germany

A court ruling means Russian deserters are now less likely to be granted asylum in Germany.
ConflictsNovember 14, 2024
North Korean soldiers salute at a parade

Will Russia exposure leave North Korean troops wanting more?

Thousands of North Koreans are reportedly being sent to Russia, marking their first contact with the outside world.
ConflictsNovember 11, 2024
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