Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, several killed

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Romania: Russian drone strikes Galati apartment building

05/26/2026May 26, 2026

Ukraine: EU summons Russian envoy after call to leave Kyiv

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Putin offers debt relief to new recruits for Ukraine war

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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in Kyiv attack

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Reports & Analysis

How China keeps North Korea’s economy alive

How China keeps North Korea’s economy alive

Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat.Trade06/01/2026June 1, 2026

Ukraine: Inside the train carrying soldiers to front lines

Ukraine: Inside the train carrying soldiers to front lines

DW travels on Ukraine’s longest rail route, which carries citizens as well as soldiers headed to the front.Conflicts05/31/2026May 31, 202613:09 min

Russia is targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

Russia is targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

DW travels across the Kharkiv region to visit front-line towns and find out how residents are preparing for the worst.Conflicts05/30/2026May 30, 202611:48 min

Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block

Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block

Romania said a Russian drone had crashed into an apartment block in town of Galati during an attack on Ukraine.Conflicts05/29/2026May 29, 202602:48 min

How Belarus may still play a role in Russia’s war in Ukraine

How Belarus may still play a role in Russia’s war in Ukraine

How far is Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko willing to go to support his close ally, Vladimir Putin?Conflicts05/26/2026May 26, 202614:36 min

How drugs have spread on the front lines of the Ukraine war

How drugs have spread on the front lines of the Ukraine war

As the Ukraine war drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem. Conflicts05/26/2026May 26, 202616:49 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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Maia Sandu: Moldova committed to joining EU by 2030

Maia Sandu has received the European Order of Merit for advancing Moldova’s EU integration.Politics05/20/2026May 20, 202610:05 min

Ukraine war: Will the Victory Day ceasefire hold?

Russia and Ukraine have each announced temporary ceasefires ahead of Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations. Conflicts05/06/2026May 6, 202608:41 min

Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained

The Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. The jury has resigned over Russia’s and Israel’s disputed participation.Arts05/06/2026May 6, 2026

Why Ukraine and Israel are arguing over grain

Cargo ships have docked in Haifa, Israel, carrying grain thought to originate from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.Politics05/02/2026May 2, 2026

Teenage bullying increases in Ukrainian schools

The number of teenage victims of bullying is rising in Ukrainian schools. Experts attribute this to war trauma. Conflicts04/29/2026April 29, 2026

Life in Donbas: ‘If we give up, there will be nothing left’

As Russia advances in the Donbas region, how are Ukrainians defending the territory and everyday life amid war?Conflicts04/19/2026April 19, 2026All content (3361) on this topic

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